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CAS Space has validated laser wire additive manufacturing (LWAM) technology during the successful suborbital flight of the LiHong-1 rocket.
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CAS Space has validated laser wire additive manufacturing (LWAM) technology during the successful suborbital flight of the LiHong-1 rocket.

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CAS Space has validated laser wire additive manufacturing (LWAM) technology during the successful suborbital flight of the LiHong-1 rocket. This mission confirmed stable metal deposition in microgravity, a critical milestone for orbital manufacturing hubs. Wire-fed systems are inherently safer than powder alternatives in space, eliminating debris risks while providing higher deposition rates. By enabling on-demand fabrication and 10 plus reuses of returnable modules, this capability fundamentally reduces launch mass and cost. 🚀⚙️ #AdditiveManufacturing #SpaceTech #CASSpace #LWAM #Aerospace #Manufacturing

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