On August 20, 2026, Aerojet Rocketdyne (L3Harris) operated an additive manufacturing facility in Daytona Beach, Florida, using laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) to mass-produce complex rocket components and engine assemblies—such as injectors, manifolds, combustion chambers, and serpentine flow paths—for major U.S. space programs. Materials include niobium-based and high-temperature alloys, with equipment running around the clock. CEO Kristin Houston noted that additive manufacturing offers design flexibility for fine apertures and complex internal channels that are difficult to achieve with traditional machining and welding, enabling lower costs, shorter lead times, and reduced rework, while supporting missions from the Apollo era through Artemis and current programs. Value for powder buyers: ① LPBF mass production of complex rocket engine components (injectors/combustion chambers/manifolds) directly consumes nickel-based, niobium-based, and high-temperature alloy powders; ② A 24/7 rocket parts plant signals the shift of aerospace additive manufacturing from R&D to stable series production, underscoring strong, predictable demand for high-temperature alloy powders; ③ Niobium-based and other refractory/high-temperature alloy powders occupy a high-barrier niche where few suppliers possess the capability to produce these grades, offering significant pricing power.