Horizon Microtechnologies Secures Funding for Satellite Micro 3D Printing Project
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Horizon Microtechnologies has received approximately €500,000 in grant funding to scale its metallised polymer micro 3D printing capabilities for satellite applications. The two-year project aims to produce up to 50,000 precision-coated components, significantly reducing production costs and weight.
Funding for Satellite Component Production
Horizon Microtechnologies is embarking on a two-year project backed by around €500,000 in grant funding. The initiative focuses on the industrialization of metallised polymer micro 3D printed components specifically for satellite applications.
Project Goals and Applications
The project aims to enhance Horizon's 3D printing and coating capabilities, targeting the production of up to 50,000 precision-coated shielding housings for satellite constellations. This effort builds on Horizon's previous successes in meeting performance requirements for space and RF applications, with a goal to establish a reliable manufacturing framework for actual satellite production.
Advantages of the New Approach
Horizon’s approach combines precision polymer 3D printing with advanced functional coatings and metallization. This hybrid method promises to deliver components that retain the metallic properties while benefiting from the lightweight and design flexibility of polymer micro AM. CEO Andreas Frölich stated that this project aims to establish a credible manufacturing pathway to meet the demands of supplying advanced components for satellite constellations effectively.
Importance for the Space Economy
Frölich emphasized the necessity for the space economy to have reliable industrial production routes, particularly when components are used extensively across satellite constellations. The project will also enhance Horizon’s in-house manufacturing infrastructure and include collaboration with a specialized research partner.