Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace & Space

Additive manufacturing is a key issue for aerospace manufacturers. They see the technology as a way to meet key challenges of the sector including lightweighting of aircraft’s parts and the scarcity of certain materials.

“NINJAS” Researchers tested new method of 3D Printing Electronics in zero-gravity environment

Any research that leads to productive results in a zero-gravity environment can positively affect astronauts’ experience in Aeronautics and Space as the state or condition of weightlessness is predominant in such environment. A recent research...

Here is how Additive Manufacturing help turn ‘oxygenated water’ into non-toxic rocket fuel

The three things Reid is trying to overcome using the gyroid in the catalyst bed is loss of catalyst, a large pressure drop, and maximising thrust balanced against the concentration of hydrogen peroxide –...

How does Machine Learning enable path to rapid development of material property allowables for additive manufacturing ?

Qualification of new 3D printing materials is often mentioned as one of the tedious challenges that hinder the adoption of AM technologies.  Depending on the industry or the application, AM companies continuously explore new...

Alba Orbital Ltd & CRP Technology successfully complete the launch of 3D printed PocketQube deployers from SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket

Two years ago, 3D printing materials and services provider CRP Technology explained the role of 3D printing in what was described as “the largest PocketQube launch to date” – this launch was handled by Alba Orbital...

Swiss Rocket is ready to fly higher than ever with 3D printed parts

Every year, ARIS (abbreviation of “Akademische Raumfahrt Initiative Schweiz”) launches innovative aerospace projects for students of Swiss universities. In November 2020, the organization completed the fabrication of the first supersonic rocket of Switzerland as part...

12 space companies, boosted by 3D printing to Provide Venture Class Launch Services for NASA

NASA has selected 12 companies to provide launch services for the agency’s Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) missions. This opportunity will open new doors for science and technology payloads and foster a...

Fleet SPACE to expand the production of 3D printed satellites in the USA

Private space company Fleet Space has established its first international HQ in Houston, Texas, USA – a milestone that follows the recent $26.4m (USD) Series B investment the company secured. This expansion to the US...

MIMO Technik Qualifies new aluminum powder that will enable Boeing to 3D Print more aerospace parts

Any aerospace enthusiast in this industry is well aware that Boeing, through its various subsidiaries worldwide meticulously invests in Additive Manufacturing. One of the key challenges for this conservative space is the qualification of...

Fleet Space to develop new generation of 3D printed small satellites to reinforce IoT connectivity

Australian satellite developer Fleet Space will be pretty much busy during the next 12 months as it plans to launch the next generation of 3D printed small satellites. Called Alpha, those satellites reaffirm the company’s ambition...

Zephyr is the First Rocket with a 3D Printed Engine to Be Produced Entirely in France in 50 Years

« Made in France »: VOS inaugurates first production site for Micro Space Launchers “Made in…”, what a pride for a country to have an organization that is recognized for its ability to build and create a...

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3D Printers’ Demand to Grow 24% Annually Through 2021

According to the Research firm, Feedonia Group, there will be a 24% annual increase of 3D printers all over the world in order to...

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Amnovis and BAAT Medical to develop 3D printed medical devices

Belgian contract manufacturer Amnovis and medical device service provider BAAT Medical  announced a collaboration to jointly develop 3D printed medical devices. Both complementary companies jointly span the...

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