U.S. spacecraft manufacturer Fortastra and advanced manufacturing firm Hadrian have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the application of advanced manufacturing methods, including 3D printing, in spacecraft development programs. Fortastra designs and operates highly maneuverable spacecraft for in-orbit security. Hadrian will provide precision machining and additive manufacturing capabilities, while Fortastra contributes expertise in space hardware qualification. The two parties will jointly evaluate additive manufacturing processes such as metal and polymer 3D printing, directed energy deposition, and binder jetting, as well as subtractive methods including precision CNC machining, electrical discharge machining, and laser cutting. Hadrian will participate in design reviews, offering design for manufacturability assessments and manufacturing feasibility evaluations. The collaboration aims to reduce lead times, lower costs, and enhance performance for the U.S. Space Force and intelligence community. Earlier this year, Hadrian established a dedicated additive manufacturing division focused on scaled production for defense customers.
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Fortastra与Hadrian合作探索增材制造在卫星项目中的应用
美国航天器制造商Fortastra与先进制造公司Hadrian签署谅解备忘录,探索将包括3D打印在内的先进制造方法应用于航天器开发项目。Fortastra设计并运营用于在轨安全的高机动性航天器。Hadrian将提供精密机加工与增材制造能力,Fortastra贡献航天硬件资质认证经验。双方将联合评估金属与聚合物3D打印、定向能量沉积、粘结剂喷射等增材制造工艺,以及精密CNC加工、电火花加工、激光切割等减材方法。Hadrian将参与设计评审,提供可制造性设计审查和制造可行性评估。合作旨在压缩周期、降低成本,为美国太空军和情报界提升性能。Hadrian今年初已成立专职增材制造部门,面向国防客户提供规模化生产服务。