Hiltron Communications, a globally active satellite system integrator, manufacturer and distributor, is introducing a service allowing 3D laser scanning and evaluation of teleport antennas. Based on technology developed by Hiltron’s subsidiary partner, ESA Microwave GmbH, this new resource allows reflectors of practically any size to be measured quickly and accurately. “Satellite teleports have massively expanded […]
3D Printing
Infusion Of Millions$$$ By Relativity Space To Scale Terran R Rocket Production
Relativity Space, the first company to 3D print an entire rocket and build the largest metal 3D printers in the world, has closed a $650 million Series E equity funding round. The round was led by Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC with participation from investors including Baillie Gifford, funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, […]
Launcher Brings The 3D Printed AMCM M 4K AM System Into Their High Performance E-2 Rocket To Launch Smallsats To LEO
Launcher has acquired the M 4K AM system from AMCM, an EOS Group company, to advance its high performance orbital launch vehicle strategy. The AMCM M 4K system enables Launcher to produce the world’s largest, single-part, 3D printed copper alloy combustor at Launcher’s headquarters and production facility in Hawthorne, California. Launcher will additively manufacture the […]
Mega-Sized 3D Printer Heading To Orbex For Their Rocket Builds
Orbex has commissioned AMCM to build the largest industrial 3D printer in Europe, allowing this UK-based space launch company 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, as the company scales up its […]