Scottish Orbex 3D-prints space rocket engines in-house
Orbex – the UK-based private, low-cost orbital launch services specialist – has commissioned AMCM to build what is described as the largest industrial 3D printer in Europe.
The aim is to allow it to rapidly print complex rocket engines in-house. The custom-made, large volume 3D printer will allow Orbex to print more than 35 large-scale rocket engine and main stage turbopump systems annually, says the company, as it scales up its production capabilities for launches.
The multi-million pound deal follows a series of trials printing various large-scale rocket components over a number of months.
AMCM will deliver a complete printing suite with post-processing machinery and ‘Machine Vision’ systems, providing automatic imaging-based inspection of printed components, it was announced. To accommodate the new machinery, Orbex is expanding its factory floor space by 1,000 m².
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