In March, Velo3D announced plans to merge with JAWS Spitfire Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: SPFR) and become a public company. “Not only have they already proven out the value and experienced the quality of advanced metal AM through current projects, they understand the potential that this technology holds for expanding the success of their out-of-this-world enterprise.” “We’re very excited about working with innovative companies like Launcher,” said Benny Buller, founder and CEO of Velo3D. While Launcher’s new advanced manufacturing facility in Los Angeles will include a wide variety of in-house capabilities, the company also plans to take advantage of Velo3D’s contract manufacturing partners like Stratasys Direct Manufacturing when scaling up production, particularly for AM. One of the company’s strategies is to use additive manufacturing in as many rocket components as possible. Their “Launcher Light” rocket will carry payloads of up to 150 kgs (330 lbs) to low-earth orbit, using a single E-2 engine. The ability to 3D print our turbopump-including rotating Inconel shrouded impellers, thanks to Velo3D’s zero-degree technology makes it possible now at a lower cost and increased innovation through iteration between each prototype.”įounded in 2017, Launcher is an emerging-technology company dedicated to developing efficient rockets that can deliver small satellites to orbit. Tooling required for these processes increases the cost of development and reduces flexibility between design iterations. “Rocket engine turbopump parts typically require casting, forging and welding. “Velo3D really delivered on our turbopump, including its 3D-printed rotating impeller, all of which functioned perfectly the very first time at 30,000 rpm, using the first prototype,” said Max Haot, founder & CEO of Launcher. Launcher’s Orbiter propellant tank printed out of Inconel using their first Velo3D Sapphire Printer.
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