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Spinoff story

3D Printed Engines Propel Next Industrial Revolution

A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.

About this technology

Overview

Tipping Point funding and an Announcement of Collaborative Opportunity, both from Marshall Space Flight Center, helped Erie, Colorado-based Elementum 3D refine its 3D printable aluminum alloys and processes to print large objects, including rocket engines.