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Space 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing Companies

185 additive manufacturing companies serving the Space industry, tracked by AMPulse (top 50 by funding shown below). Browse profiles, funding rounds, and technology details.

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Additive manufacturing in Space is the use of additive manufacturing in spaceflight: rocket engine combustion chambers, satellite structures, propellant tanks, and in-space manufacturing demonstrators.

Why AM fits Space: Spaceflight is the strongest single-application growth driver for industrial metal AM. Rocket engine components (combustion chambers, regenerative cooling jackets, turbopumps) are almost universally AM-produced in new-design vehicles. SpaceX Raptor, Relativity Aeon, Rocket Lab Rutherford, ABL E2, Stoke Hopper, and Firefly Reaver are all heavily AM-derived.

Common AM processes: PBF-LB, DED-LB for large engine components, PBF-EB for refractory metals. Typical materials: GRCop-42 / GRCop-84 (NASA-developed copper alloys), Inconel 718, Ti-6Al-4V, scalmalloy.

Anduril Industries

American defense technology company developing autonomous systems, AI-powered software, and unmanned vehicles for military and national security applications.

Costa Mesa, California, United StatesFounded 2017$11.3B

Relativity Space

Aerospace company developing 3D-printed rockets, pivoting from fully 3D-printed Terran 1 to larger Terran R medium-to-heavy lift vehicle with hybrid manufacturing approach for 2026 launch.

Headquartered in Long Beach, California; additional offices in Cape Canaveral, FL; Center, MS; Kent, WA; and Washington, D.C.Founded 2015$1.9B

Vast

A space habitation company developing the world's first commercial artificial gravity space stations to enable long-term human presence in Earth orbit and beyond.

Long Beach, USAFounded 2021$1.8B

Hadrian

Hadrian develops advanced integrated manufacturing systems that combine cutting-edge 3D printing and machining technologies to produce high-precision aerospace and defense components.

Torrance, California, USA; Mesa, Arizona, USAFounded 2020$730M

VulcanForms

An industrial-scale digital manufacturing platform utilizing high-power laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) to mass-produce complex metal components for critical industries.

Burlington, MA, USAFounded 2015$575.0M

ICON

Construction technology company using 3D printing robotics, software, and advanced materials to build homes and infrastructure on Earth and for space exploration.

Austin, Texas, United StatesFounded 2017$500.0M

Ursa Major Technologies

Ursa Major Technologies develops and manufactures high-performance rocket propulsion systems leveraging advanced additive manufacturing to reduce production lead times and costs.

Berthoud, Colorado, USA (Headquarters & Production Facility); Youngstown, Ohio (R&D)Founded 2015$492.7M

LandSpace Technology Co., Ltd.

Develops and launches medium-to-large liquid oxygen-methane reusable rockets (Zhuque series) with metal additive manufacturing for critical engine components, reducing production cycles and enabling rapid design iteration.

Beijing, ChinaFounded 2015$485M

GF Casting Solutions Novazzano SA

Swiss investment casting and additive manufacturing specialist (formerly Precicast SA, 1970), operating as the GF Casting Solutions division of Georg Fischer AG, providing Nadcap-certified metal AM, precision casting, and repair services for aerospace, space, energy, and motorsport.

Novazzano, Ticino, SwitzerlandFounded 1970$336M

Velo3D, Inc.

Velo3D offers a comprehensive suite of advanced metal additive manufacturing solutions designed to produce complex, mission-critical parts without the need for internal support structures.

Fremont, California, USAFounded 2014$304M

Machina Labs

An AI-driven manufacturing company utilizing 'robotic blacksmithing' to produce complex, finished metal parts without the need for expensive custom tooling or dies.

Chatsworth, USAFounded 2019$296.3M

Rocket Lab

Develops and launches advanced rockets, satellites, and spacecraft using additive manufacturing for critical components like the Rutherford engine, enabling rapid production and cost-effective small satellite launches.

Long Beach, CA, USAFounded 2006$288M

Orienspace

Chinese commercial aerospace company developing the Gravity series of launch vehicles, including the world's largest solid-fuel rocket (Gravity-1), providing orbital launch services for LEO, SSO, GTO, and GEO missions.

Haiyang, Yantai, Shandong, ChinaFounded 2020$240M

Impulse Space

A high-performance in-space mobility company providing orbital transfer vehicles (OTVs) for rapid, precise, and economical payload delivery across LEO, GEO, and deep space.

Redondo Beach, USAFounded 2021$204.5M

Starcloud

Starcloud builds data centers in space using solar energy and passive cooling to support large-scale AI training clusters, initially providing GPU compute to satellites.

Redmond, WA, USAFounded 2024$200.0M

Cailabs

A deep-tech photonics company that shapes laser light to enable faster, safer, more reliable and precise solutions for optical communications, industrial laser processing, and defense applications from Earth to Space.

Rennes, FranceFounded 2013$173M

Orbex Space

Orbex develops small satellite launch vehicles featuring 3D printed rocket engines and eco-friendly propellants.

Forres, Scotland, United KingdomFounded 2015$158M

Finework Technology

Listed manufacturer of high-strength fasteners and precision metal components for wind energy, aerospace, and industrial applications, expanding into metal 3D printing for commercial space.

Changde, Hunan, ChinaFounded 2012$157.5M

X-Bow Systems

An aerospace and defense company revolutionizing solid rocket motor production through patented additive manufacturing and modular boost platforms.

Albuquerque, USAFounded 2016$157.0M

Zhongke Yuchen (Raycham)

A leading high-tech manufacturer specializing in industrial-grade metal additive manufacturing (3D printing) systems and high-precision water-guided laser processing equipment.

Nanjing, ChinaFounded 2013$155.0M

GRU Space

A space infrastructure company developing the first permanent lunar hotel and industrial base through advanced in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) and autonomous construction.

San Francisco, USAFounded 2025$150M

Hexcel Corporation

Advanced composite materials manufacturer (carbon fiber, prepregs, honeycomb) for aerospace/defense; operates HexAM® SLS-based additive manufacturing service using PEKK thermoplastics for flight-ready composite parts, reducing aerospace production lead times from 18+ months to weeks.

Stamford, Connecticut, USAFounded 1948$125M

Agnikul Cosmos

Agnikul Cosmos is a Chennai-based aerospace startup developing customizable, small-lift launch vehicles featuring the world's first single-piece 3D-printed rocket engines to democratize access to space.

Chennai, IndiaFounded 2017$92.5M

Nikon AM Synergy Inc.

Provides aerospace-focused metal additive manufacturing production and engineering services for complex flight components.

3550 Carson Street, Long Beach, CA 90808, USAFounded 2015$91.0M

Addionics

3D smart battery electrodes that improve EV battery performance by 20-30%

Tel Aviv, IsraelFounded 2017$79M

Yudding

A leading high-tech enterprise specializing in the research, development, and industrialization of large-scale metal additive manufacturing (3D printing) for critical aerospace and defense components.

Xiong'an, ChinaFounded 2014$76.4M

Zeda

Provides end-to-end metal additive manufacturing services with CNC machining and nanotech solutions for regulated industries like medical, aerospace, and defense, reducing lead times and enabling complex part production.

Cincinnati, OH, USAFounded 2018$68M

Latitude

A French aerospace company developing 'Zephyr,' a dedicated micro-launcher designed to provide flexible, frequent, and affordable access to space for the small satellite market.

Reims, FranceFounded 2019$55.0M

Amaero Ltd

Amaero provides metal additive manufacturing solutions, specializing in refractory metals and specialty alloy powders for critical applications.

McDonald, Tennessee, United StatesFounded 2013$50M

Hypersonix Launch Systems

An aerospace technology company developing hydrogen-powered, 3D-printed scramjet engines and autonomous hypersonic flight vehicles for defense and commercial applications.

Brisbane, AustraliaFounded 2019$48.95M

Falcontech

A vertically integrated metal additive manufacturing (3D printing) giant specializing in high-purity titanium/nickel alloy powders and the production of certified aerospace-grade structural components.

Wuxi, ChinaFounded 2012$46.0M

Tianjin LIM Laser Technology Co., Ltd.

A leading Chinese industrial-grade metal 3D printing (Selective Laser Melting) manufacturer providing large-format equipment, proprietary control software, and integrated additive manufacturing solutions.

Tianjin, ChinaFounded 2017$45.0M

Swift Solar

US solar technology company developing perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells for utility, commercial, residential, space, and vehicle applications.

Golden, Colorado, United StatesFounded 2017$44M

Sigma Advanced Systems Limited

Manufactures high-precision, safety-critical aerospace components and systems via advanced manufacturing (including additive manufacturing), securing long-term contracts with global OEMs like Rolls-Royce.

Hyderabad, IndiaFounded 1996$42M

MT Aerospace AG

Provides additive manufacturing services as a one-stop-shop for aerospace components, specializing in metal LPBF and DED processes for large structural parts and tanks.

Augsburg, GermanyFounded 1969$40M

CircuitHub

On-demand PCB fabrication and assembly service using an automated, software-defined factory platform for rapid prototyping and low-volume production.

South Deerfield, Massachusetts, United StatesFounded 2011$37.7M

Puris LLC

Produces high-purity spherical titanium and alloy powders for additive manufacturing, targeting aerospace, automotive, and medical applications to reduce waste and enable complex part production.

Bruceton Mills, WV, USAFounded 2014$35M

Pangea Aerospace

Advanced propulsion systems and 3D-printed aerospike engines designed for aerospace applications.

Barcelona, Spain and Toulouse, FranceFounded 2018$33.5M

ATLANT 3D

ATLANT 3D offers atomic-scale manufacturing solutions using its proprietary Direct Atomic Layer Processing (DALP) technology, enabling rapid prototyping, reduced material waste, and the creation of atomic-level precision structures.

Copenhagen, Denmark (HQ: Mårkærvej 2B, DK-2630 Taastrup) with offices in London, UK and Orinda, CA, USAFounded 2018$32.0M

Bellatrix Aerospace

Develops advanced in-space propulsion systems and orbital transfer vehicles using 3D printing for components like the Rudra thruster.

Bengaluru, IndiaFounded 2015$31M

entX

An innovation hub specializing in nuclear science and engineering to develop long-term power systems, life-saving medical isotopes, and clean energy technologies for space, defense, and healthcare.

Adelaide, AustraliaFounded 2014$30.2M

Roush Yates Engines

Designs, builds, and tests high-performance race engines for NASCAR and other motorsports, utilizing advanced manufacturing including CNC machining and in-house SLA 3D printing for prototyping.

Mooresville, NC, USAFounded 2004$28.1M

EtherealX

A space-tech startup developing the world's first fully reusable medium-lift launch vehicle designed to drastically reduce the cost of access to space.

Bengaluru, IndiaFounded 2022$26.0M

NordSpace

A Canadian aerospace company developing sovereign orbital launch vehicles and high-performance rocket engines through advanced additive manufacturing.

Markham, CanadaFounded 2022$24.665M

Foundation Alloy

A vertically integrated metal production platform that leverages advanced solid-state metallurgy to design and manufacture high-performance metal parts with superior mechanical properties.

Cambridge, USAFounded 2022$24.4M

Lucideon Limited

Materials development, process optimization, and validation services for additive manufacturing (metal, polymer, ceramic) with emphasis on aerospace and defense sector applications; provides consultancy, testing, characterization, and commercialization support.

Stoke-on-Trent, UKFounded 1951$24.17M

VEM Technologies Private Limited

Indian aerospace and defense systems company specializing in design, development, manufacture, assembly, integration and testing of missile systems, aerostructures, surveillance systems, and UAV subsystems for military applications.

Hyderabad, Telangana, IndiaFounded 1988$22.2M

Critical Alloy Powder Pilot

A strategic pilot initiative focused on industrializing the production of critical alloy powders to secure the U.S. additive manufacturing supply chain for defense and aerospace applications.

Youngstown, USAFounded 2024$14.9M

Proteus Space

An AI-powered automated satellite design and manufacturing company that creates custom, payload-tailored satellite buses through its MERCURY™ platform, eliminating the constraints of standardized spacecraft buses.

Los Angeles, USAFounded 2021$14.75M

Beijing Xingyu Aerospace Technology Co., Ltd.

Specializes in integrated design and metal additive manufacturing of high-performance aerospace propulsion systems.

Beijing, ChinaFounded 2022$14M

Frequently asked questions

What is additive manufacturing in Space?

Additive manufacturing in Space is the use of additive manufacturing in spaceflight: rocket engine combustion chambers, satellite structures, propellant tanks, and in-space manufacturing demonstrators.

Which companies use additive manufacturing in Space?

AMPulse tracks 185 companies serving the Space vertical. Leading examples by funding include Anduril Industries, Relativity Space, Vast, Hadrian, and VulcanForms.

Which AM processes are most common in Space?

Space most commonly uses PBF-LB, DED-LB for large engine components, PBF-EB for refractory metals. Typical materials include GRCop-42 / GRCop-84 (NASA-developed copper alloys), Inconel 718, Ti-6Al-4V, scalmalloy.

Why does additive manufacturing fit Space?

Spaceflight is the strongest single-application growth driver for industrial metal AM. Rocket engine components (combustion chambers, regenerative cooling jackets, turbopumps) are almost universally AM-produced in new-design vehicles. SpaceX Raptor, Relativity Aeon, Rocket Lab Rutherford, ABL E2, Stoke Hopper, and Firefly Reaver are all heavily AM-derived.