3D printed rocket engine - wow -

[pwired]

News from 3D Printer world: a 3D printed small rocket engine !

Used tech in the 3D printer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_metal_laser_sintering

Used material in the 3D printer
cobalt-chromium

Advantages

Cheaper and faster than traditional ways of constructing small rocket engines.

Total cost of this one: 6800 dollar.
 

Videos of testing the 3D printed rocket engine that will launch a 1,33 Kg miniature-satellite into space.

http://www.space.com/23097-students-test-fire-3d-printed-rocket-engine-video.html
 

[kongondo]

Thanks for this PWired. This is right up my alley. 3D printing is a topic I am interested in...in another life