Satellite thrust nozzle
Additive manufacturing enables ultra-efficient and cost-effective production of power units for satellites or other load capacities. The option to produce components using niobium means they can be used in extreme temperature ranges from -150°C to > 1000°C. The company Agile Space Industries uses TruPrint 2000 for the 3D printing of thrust nozzles, saving on material and weight. 3D printing is particularly sustainable when using rare raw materials and expensive alloys. The thrust nozzles are used by satellites to align and maintain their position, by landing modules to touch down, and by rockets to adjust their flying direction.
Facts & figures about the example part
Material: Pure nickel or niobium (C-103)
Weight: 622 g
Construction duration: Single laser 13 h 39 min, multilaser 10 h 47 min
Number of layers: 4414 each 40 µm
Created by: Agile Space Industries