Aerospace - TCT (Page 23)

The cutting edge: Additive manufacturing a liquid rocket engine

SLM Solutions on the additive manufacture of a liquid rocket engine capable of reaching the Kármán line.

By TCT Team

/ 27 Jun 2023

Roboze signs MOU with Magnaghi Aeronautica Group at Paris Air Show

At the Paris Air Show 2023, Roboze and Magnaghi Aeronautica announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU). Reduction of weight and emissions, and certification of the production process using Roboze AM are pillars of the agreement.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 22 Jun 2023

Alessio Lorusso, Roboze CEO (left) and Paolo Graziano, Magnaghi CEO (right) after signing the agreement at Paris Air Show - Roboze/Magnaghi Aeronautica

Avio to install two Velo3D 3D printers for production of space propulsion systems

The purchase, which was announced during the Paris Air Show, includes a Sapphire XC 1MZ 3D printer and an original Sapphire system.

By TCT Team

/ 21 Jun 2023

GKN Aerospace commissions Cell 3 laser metal deposition with wire 3D printing system

GKN Aerospace has commissioned its directed energy deposition additive manufacturing cell as part of its new Global Technology Center in Texas, USA.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Jun 2023

Skyrora commences tests of 3D printed 70kN engine in prep for commercial launch of Skyrora XL

UK-based aerospace firm Skyrora has commenced a series of full-duration tests to qualify the updated design of its 3D printed 70kN engine ahead of its first commercial orbital launch.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Jun 2023

6K Additive partners with Z3DLab to manufacture high-performance titanium powders for 3D printing applications

6K Additive has announced a partnership with France-based Z3DLab for the production of its advanced ZTi alloys range. According to the companies, the partnership will drive new advanced 3D printing materials for medical and aerospace applications.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 20 Jun 2023

Oerlikon AM to additively manufacture satellite components for Airbus as multi-year contract signed

Oerlikon AM and Airbus have signed a 3.8 million EUR contract for the additive manufacture of satellite antenna clusters. That satellites will soon be put into orbit.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Jun 2023

The 3D-printed aluminium antenna cluster for next-generation communication satellites, made to orbit the earth. - Oerlikon AM/Airbus

ASTM International releases Technology Readiness Report on 3D printing in-situ monitoring

ASTM International has announced its Strategic Guide: Additive Manufacturing In-Situ Technology Readiness report. The report is the culmination of a workshop series organised by the ASTM AM CoE and sponsored by NASA and America Makes.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 13 Jun 2023

ASTM International releases Technology Readiness Report on 3D printing in-situ monitoring

nano3Dprint announces partnership with Finite Space for 3D printed lunar rover

Next-gen additive manufacturing solutions provider nano3Dprint has announced a partnership with Finite Space, a project that claims to be ‘revolutionising’ material usage and manufacturing processes in space to enable self-sustainable colonies.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 23 May 2023

Uniformity Labs & SLM Solutions additively manufacture aerospace payload bracket to deliver enhanced performance

An unnamed aerospace company recently leaned on Uniformity Labs’ ultra-low porosity UniFuse Ti6Al4V powder for the additive manufacture of a payload bracket with SLM Solutions’ powder bed fusion technology.

By Sam Davies

/ 15 May 2023

Chromalloy installs SLM 280 metal 3D printer as companies partner up

SLM Solutions and Chromalloy have partnered to accelerate additive manufacturing production in the aviation and energy industries.

By Sam Davies

/ 1 May 2023

NASA develops GRX-810 superalloy for metal additive manufacture of aircraft and spacecraft parts

NASA has announced the development of the GRX-810 alloy, which it believes will enable stronger and more durable parts for aircraft and space craft.

By Sam Davies

/ 25 Apr 2023