LEAP71’s most ambitious rocket engine is here. 3D printed by Nikon SLM Solutions.
In May, computational engineering expert LEAP71 announces its rocket engine program which aimed at scaling its computational engineering methodology. What was supposed to last...
Tanbium additive manufacturing will be explored as part of ESA-funded Skyrora space propulsion project
Tanbium, a novel advanced refractory alloy powder, will be explored for the first time for space applications. So far, the material’s capabilities have been...
ALOFT AeroArchitects & Spectrum Network produce flight-ready parts with composite 3D printing
It is no secret that when aircraft undergo scheduled maintenance cycles, including major “C” and “D” checks that can last from six weeks to...
Portal Space Systems evaluates performance of 3D-printed heat exchanger thruster
To evaluate performance of the core technology of its multi-role spacecraft Supernova, Portal Space Systems recently conducted tests on a solar thermal propulsion (STP)...
Space Machines Company produces “Australia’s first” bimetal 3D printed rocket thruster
Space Machines Company (SMC), a startup specializing in mass-produced rapid response systems, completes the production of a bimetal rocket thruster using multi-material additive manufacturing...
FOCUS | Designing for depowdering: Optimizing 3D printed parts from the start
We’ve often preached the benefits of DfAM (Design for Additive Manufacturing) in terms of lightweighting, topology optimization, and part consolidation —but one critical aspect...
3DCeram Sinto on why specific technical ceramics are best suited for large, 3D printed space parts
— And how CERIA helps achieve the minimum number of iterations during manufacturing. 3DCeram will be exhibiting at Formnext, in Hall 11, C68.
Five years...
3D printed heat exchanger achieves a 27% higher power density than a traditional heat exchanger
Of all the computational design methods that exist, I have always found captivating the synergy between topology optimization and additive manufacturing (AM). A group...
Aerospace & defense manufacturers to explore industry 4.0 solutions at Smart Manufacturing for Aerospace & Defense
The 2025 edition of Smart Manufacturing for Aerospace & Defense will be held on 28 October 2025 in Chicago, IL, USA. The event is...
A Honeywell-led consortium to explore how AI and additive manufacturing can improve aerospace technologies
A consortium led by Honeywell has received UK Government funding for a project that will explore how Additive Manufacturing (AM) can improve complex environmental...