Orbex to build rocket engines with Europe's largest 3D printer

The bespoke 3D printer from EOS Group company AMCM will allow Orbex to print over 35 large-scale rocket engine and main stage turbopump systems annually as it scales up production capabilities for launches.

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AMCM will deliver a complete printing suite with post-processing machinery plus machine vision systems for automatic image-based inspection of printed components. Orbex said it will expand its factory floor space by 1,000 m² to accommodate the new machinery.

“Although our rocket engines and other critical systems are already quite mature after years of testing, a large-scale in-house 3D printing system like this gives us far greater speed and agility as we ramp up production," said Chris Larmour, CEO of Orbex. “It means we can continue to iterate and drive up performance even further. Longer term, as we get ready for multiple launches per year, it will give us greater control over our costs and supply chain.”