Northrop Grumman cuts propulsion tank lead times by up to 50% with 3D printing
NOC•Northrop Grumman is expanding production of 3D-printed propulsion tanks that cut lead times by up to 50%.
1. 3D-printed propulsion tanks
Northrop Grumman is expanding production to include 3D-printed propulsion tanks, which the company says cut lead times by up to 50%. Its company-funded SMART Demo program has designed, manufactured and static-tested four solid rocket motors since launching in 2023, with the next motor test planned for December.
