Aerospace - TCT (Page 6)

STARGATE project to 3D print metallic space propulsion components on the ISS

The part, a 1-Newton thruster developed by DLR, will be printed and returned to Earth for hot-fire testing, in what DLR has described as ‘a game-changer for additive manufacturing in space, unlocking new frontiers for exploration.’

By TCT Team

/ 16 Jul 2025

Aspire Space to develop large reusable launch vehicle in partnership with LEAP 71

As part of the agreement, LEAP 71 will create the complete propulsion stack for Aspire’s rockets using Noyron, its proprietary Large Computational Engineering Model.

By Sam Davies

/ 26 Jun 2025

South Korean researchers additively manufacture spherical high-pressure tank capable of passing 330-bar test at -196°C

To satisfy stringent aerospace dimensions and structural requirements, the researchers used AM technology to print two titanium hemispheres, before joining them together through a sequence of heat treatment, precision machining and welding.

By Sam Davies

/ 24 Jun 2025

Dronavia partners with Sculpteo to additively manufacture technical drone components

Dronavia has sought to leverage Sculpteo's additive manufacturing expertise to support the development and manufacture of parachute systems, circuit breakers, remote identification, and geocaging devices.

By Sam Davies

/ 24 Jun 2025

Nikon SLM Solutions to support ArianeGroup's production of large-scale components

Deploying Nikon SLM's metal powder bed fusion technology, ArianeGroup expects to set a new benchmark in the aerospace and defence sectors by tackling the production of components over 1 cubic metre using metal additive manufacturing.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Jun 2025

Additive manufacturing projects benefit from UK Government's £250m aerospace investment

It includes advancements in gas turbines, hydrogen-powered flight and large-scale aerostructure manufacturing, with additive manufacturing projects from Airbus, GKN Aerospace and more named amongst specific investments.

By TCT Team

/ 18 Jun 2025

Pratt & Whitney successfully tests 3D printed rotating part for TJ150 engine

The additively manufactured turbine wheel, designed for the TJ150 turbojet engine, is said to mark a significant step forward in the aerospace manufacturer’s 3D printing capabilities

By TCT Team

/ 17 Jun 2025

Airframe Designs triples in size after 3D scanning investment

The company has successfully invested £40,in high-tech 3D laser scanner technology.

By Rhiannon Temporal

/ 13 Jun 2025

Solideon awarded $1.25M contract to develop additive manufacturing cell for Department of the Air Force

With this latest contract, Solideon’s technology is thought to address pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and help to strengthen the national defence of the United States of America.

By TCT Team

/ 12 Jun 2025

Rocket Lab reserves two next-gen 'ultra-large format' Nikon SLM Solutions metal 3D printers

The space company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the metal 3D printing OEM to reserve a pair of yet to be announced next-generation systems.

By TCT Team

/ 11 Jun 2025

Vaya Space to additively manufacture propulsion system parts via Velo3D in $4m partnership

Vaya Space will now leverage Velo3D's Sapphire XC and XC1MZ metal additive manufacturing systems to print parts in GRCop42 and Inconel 718.

By Sam Davies

/ 11 Jun 2025

On orbit, on demand: Making a metal 3D printer for space

Laura Griffiths speaks to the academic arm of a project exploring metal 3D printing on board the ISS.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 11 Jun 2025

On orbit, on demand: Making a metal 3D printer for space