The aerospace and defense industries are taking to 3D printing, not just because of the government funding associated with the technology, but because of the design benefits that it offers. By re-engineering parts to have complex geometries or join previously disparate components, new designs can reduce material weight and improve efficiency. In turn, we’ve seen a number of corporations and organizations begin testing the viability of 3D printed rocket components. The latest is US defense manufacturer Orbital ATK, who have just announced the successful test of a 3D printed hypersonic engine combustor at NASA Langley Research Center.…
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