Space 3D Printing
Ursa Major’s New Process for 3D Printing Solid Rocket Motor Revealed by COO Nick Doucette
Ursa Major, the Colorado-based manufacturer of rocket engines produced with additive manufacturing (AM), has unveiled Lynx, the company’s first design and production process for solid rocket motors (SRMs). Given that,…
Valiant Products Buys Velo3D Sapphire XC Metal 3D Printer for Rocket Components
Contract manufacturer Valiant Products has added to its 3D printing capabilities with the acquisition of a Sapphire XC 3D printer from Velo3D (NYSE: VLD). The machine, designed to work with Inconel 718…
3D Printing Lunar Highways with a Pinch of Sun and Dust
Lunar infrastructure projects, including several aimed at creating roads on the Moon, are already underway. Building on these initiatives, a new research effort led by the Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und…
NASA’s Next-Gen 3D Printed Rocket Nozzle Utilizes New High-temp Aluminum
In a recent technological breakthrough, NASA has successfully built and tested a lightweight aluminum rocket engine nozzle using 3D printing, positioning deep space missions to carry heavier payloads. This new…
India’s Agnikul Lands $24M in Series B Funding, Fueling Space 3D Printing Innovation
In a significant development for India’s emerging space technology sector, Agnikul Cosmos has raised Rs 2 billion (roughly $24 million) in a Series B funding round. The news comes as…
Daring AM: Michelin’s 3D Printed Lunar Wheel Debuts at Paris’ Space Mission Exhibit
Innovation meets tradition as Michelin (ENXTPA: ML) exhibits its latest lunar wheel at the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie museum in Paris, setting a new standard in tire technology….
AMCM Debuts 8-Laser Metal 3D Printer for Prometheus Rocket and Forges Partnership with Sintavia
EOS sister company AMCM has unveiled its upcoming M 8K laser beam powder bed fusion (PBF-LB) metal AM machine. It is expected to launch by the end of 2024. Building…
Intuitive Machines Debuts $40M Hub for Lunar Ambitions and 3D Printing Tech
Best known for its pioneering work in lunar exploration and its development of the Nova-C lunar lander, Intuitive Machines (Nasdaq: LUNR) has marked yet another significant milestone. The leading space…
60 Minutes Airs ICON’s Vision for Construction 3D Printing on Earth and Beyond
Is the world of construction witnessing a groundbreaking transformation with the advent of 3D printing technology? Jason Ballard, CEO of ICON, a Texas-based company, believes it is. He recently sat…
3D Printing Takes a Giant Leap: NASA to Test 3D Printed Lunar Rover Wheel Prototype
Researchers at the Department of Energy (DOE) ‘s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have joined forces with NASA to 3D print a prototype lunar rover wheel, further demonstrating the transformative…
NASA and Disney Unveil Mars Rover Imprints and 3D Printed Parts at EPCOT
From the Red Planet to the Sunshine State, Walt Disney World’s latest exhibit at EPCOT transports guests to Mars, showcasing the marks left behind by NASA’s Perseverance rover. Thanks to…
Space, 3D Printers, and Australian Ambition: The iLAuNCH Revolution Begins
Australia’s iLAuNCH (Innovative Launch, Automation, Novel Materials, Communications, and Hypersonics) initiative, a comprehensive effort to revolutionize space technology, has set its inaugural Trailblazer project into motion. Focused on using cutting-edge…
$27M UBS Credit Boosts SWISSto12’s Satellite 3D Printing Venture
In a major boost to the European satellite industry, SWISSto12, one of the fastest-growing satellite and Radio Frequency (RF) product manufacturers, has secured CHF 25 million ($27.3 million) in credit…
Critical 3D Printed Part Featured on Cygnus Spacecraft Journey to ISS
In a major achievement for AM service hub BEAMIT and the Italian aerospace sector, one of the company’s NASA-qualified aluminum alloy components made it to the International Space Station (ISS)…
First Bioprinted Meniscus Returning from Space
In a major stride for space exploration and biotechnology, Redwire (NYSE: RDW) has successfully 3D bioprinted the first human knee meniscus onboard the International Space Station (ISS). Using its upgraded…
Bioprinted Hearts in Space: Belgium’s Quest to Unlock the Secrets of Cardiac Aging
Five Belgian companies and research centers have embarked on a groundbreaking journey to investigate one of the world’s most pressing health concerns: cardiovascular disease. Known as the AstroCardia project, this…
U.S. Space Force Funds Orbital Composites to 3D Print Quantum Antenna
California-based startup Orbital Composites has been on a solid roll as far as federal funding is concerned. Most recently, the large-scale 3D printing company secured a Small Business Innovation Research…
Agile Space and 6K Additive Partner to Advance Space Tech with Superalloy 3D Printing
In a significant move within the evolving landscape of 3D printing for space applications, Agile Space Industries and 6K Additive join forces to propel space technology. The duo plans to…
Daring AM: DCUBED’s Cosmic Journey to 3D Print in Open Space
Joining a select group of companies pushing the envelope in space exploration, Munich-based DCUBED is on track to 3D print a truss structure directly in open space. Expected in the…
NASA Award Fuels 3D Printing in Space Recycling and Next-Gen Heat Shields
In a significant development, NASA’s SBIR Ignite initiative has granted Phase II awards to 12 small businesses and entrepreneurs. Among the recipients, re:3D and Canopy Aerospace have been chosen for…
Indian Space Agency Powers up with AddUp’s Magic 800 DED Metal 3D Printer
In a move to amplify its aerospace and additive manufacturing (AM) capabilities, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has acquired a Magic 800 Directed Energy Deposition (DED) machine from French…
Rocketry Refined: Colorado Students Create 3D Printed Rocket Turbopump
Two ambitious undergraduate students from the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder Aerospace Engineering Sciences program, Zachary Lesan and Patrick Watson teamed up with industry behemoths, ranging from Velo3D to CFturbo…
NASA’s Latest Mission Centers Around 3D Printed Circuits
NASA recently highlighted a successful space mission exploring the capabilities of hybrid 3D printed electronic circuits for NASA’s spacecrafts. The launch flew on April, 25th, 2023 and was led by NASA’s…
Win €100,000 with ESA’s COSMIC Large Format 3D Printing Grand Challenge
As we stand on the verge of a new era in space exploration, 3D printing plays an integral role, offering novel solutions to enhance space exploration and guide humankind’s future…
