pwired Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 News from 3D Printer world: a 3D printed small rocket engine ! Used tech in the 3D printerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_metal_laser_sintering Used material in the 3D printercobalt-chromiumAdvantages 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 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kongondo Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Thanks for this PWired. This is right up my alley. 3D printing is a topic I am interested in...in another life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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