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Both the production times and costs of thermoset composite materials used in the aerospace and defense industries are quite high. Based in Kansas Raven Space Systemshas produced a technology that will enable three-dimensional printing of these materials on a commercial scale. Thus, these materials, which provide significant advantages in areas such as thermal protection and lightweight structures, become more accessible.

Developed by the company MAD (Microwave Assisted Deposition) 3D printing technology will change the production process of materials such as thermosets. In traditional methods, it takes hours for these materials to cure, but in the new method, the curing process is carried out during printing. Thus, the production process is much faster and costs are reduced.

They especially focus on parts that require high temperatures

Developed MAD 3D printing systemsfocuses on materials used in systems that must withstand high temperatures, such as solid-fuel rocket engines and hypersonic vehicles. From institutions such as the US Department of Defense and NASA $4.5 million The company that received the contract made an investment round of 2 million dollars to increase its production capacity and establish large-scale production lines.

While MAD technology accelerates the production process, it also helps overcome supply chain bottlenecks caused by traditional production methods. Thus, the production process can be completed within days. Raven Space Systemswants to scale this technology for larger structures in the coming years and make it a standard production method in the aviation field.