For metal 3D printing to become a vital industrialized production technology, it must be stable and reliable. Beam shaping research at Fraunhofer IAPT may boost metal additive manufacturing prod…
NASA 3D prints aluminum RAMFIRE rocket engine nozzles to enable deep space exploration
NASA, the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration, has successfully 3D printed and tested a new rocket engine nozzle as part of its Reactive Additive Manufacturing for the Fourth Industrial R…
AMCM developing new 8-laser M 8K metal 3D printer for space rocket production
Time is running out! Nominate now for the 3D Printing Industry Awards 2023. AMCM, a Germany-based partner company of 3D printer manufacturer EOS, has announced the development of its newest meta…
Orbex raises another $46.4M ahead of first Prime rocket launch in the UK
British aerospace firm Orbex has announced the closure of a $46.4 million Series C funding round. Orbex’s Prime rocket, which is powered by a 3D printed engine, is set to become the first launch…
X-Bow tests Bolt rocket powered by additive manufactured solid propellant for the first time
Space technology specialist X-Bow Systems has successfully debuted its additive manufactured solid propellant-powered Bolt rocket. Launched as part of the ‘XL-2’ mission, the launch vehicle was used t…
Launcher wins US Space Force funding, Relativity prepares to launch the Terran 1 in rocket 3D printing advances
It has been a big week for the rocket 3D printing industry, with Relativity Space and Launcher both announcing significant advances in their aerospace programs. Relativity Space has revealed tha…
UK space scene thrives with Prometheus launch and new Orbex rocket prototype
The UK Space Agency has announced several new milestones for the UK’s thriving space sector, including the first satellite launch on UK soil. The launch of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) long-await…
EOS and Hyperganic partner to advance aerospace 3D printing with AI technology
Leading 3D printer manufacturer EOS has partnered with Hyperganic, a specialist in engineering design software, in a bid to improve the design and performance of 3D printed aerospace components. As pa…
Launcher achieves full thrust in latest 3D printed E-2 rocket engine test
Private US aerospace Launcher has successfully completed another testing milestone for its 3D printed E-2 liquid rocket engine at NASA Stennis Space Center. The firm’s rocket engine achieved nom…
Launcher chooses Solukon depowdering system for rocket part post-processing
Private US aerospace firm Launcher has announced post-processing systems manufacturer Solukon as its preferred supplier for powder removal systems. The firm has integrated Solukon’s SFM-AT1000-S…