Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Additive
Aerospace
Companies develop cutting edge aerospace products with 3D printed technology.
3.9
Trend score
Trend
What is the Additive Aerospace trend?
Additive Aerospace: 3D printing is broadening the aerospace industry's manufacturing spectrum. Through laser print technologies, complicated concepts are being brought to life with automated precision. Surges in this approach to production is reflective of a current fascination with 3D printing, which is becoming readily available for talented teams and everyday consumers alike.
Trend themes
Themes within the Additive Aerospace trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Increase in 3D Printing Technology
The aerospace industry is now using 3D printing technology to manufacture complex and intricate designs with automated precision which is reflective of a current fascination with 3D printing.
02
Battery-Powered Launches
Companies are developing hydrazine-free or electric fuel systems like the Electron Launch System which could revolutionize the space exploration industry, lead to an exponential rise in number of satellite launches and provide valuable alternatives to traditional fuel systems.
03
5D Printing Machines
Emerging technologies in printing include five-axis additive manufacturing process which prints parts that are more effective with material use and can take more pressure, since there is less stress that collects at the seams.
Industry implications
What the Additive Aerospace trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Aerospace Industry
3D printing is allowing the aerospace industry to create complex and intricate designs with automated precision, decreasing cost and production time of important components.
For
Space Exploration Industry
Battery-powered or hydrazine-free electric fuel systems provide alternatives to traditional fuel systems and could lead to an exponential rise in the number of satellite launches.
For
Manufacturing Industry
The emergence of 5D printing machines enables manufacturing to print parts that are stronger and more effective with material use, which is an opportunity for manufacturers to innovate and create high-performing products.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Additive Aerospace
Trend score 3.9 out of 10, from popularity 61%, activity 50%, freshness 8%.
Popularity61%
Activity50%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Evidence
Examples of the Additive Aerospace trend
6 featured examples from Jul 16, 2013 to Jun 25, 2016CategoryTech
3D-Printed Rocket Engines
NASA Creates a Rocket Engine Using 3D Printing
With the potential to reduce the cost and increase the performance of rocket engines, 3D printing can disrupt the space industry by enabling new entrants, reducing launch costs, a…
CategoryArt & Design
3D-Printed Replacement Parts
'happy3D' Helps Consumers Easily Print Broken Appliance Parts
happy3D disrupts the traditional appliance repair industry by empowering customers to create their own replacement parts.
CategoryTech
Martian 3D-Printing Competitions
NASA's 3D Printed Habitat Challenge
NASA's 3D Printed Habitat Challenge highlights an innovative opportunity for the aerospace industry to provide cutting-edge solutions for space exploration and colonization.
CategoryTech
Battery-Powered Rockets
The Electron Launch System Uses a Battery-Powered Turbopump
The development of battery-powered rockets and 3D printing technology in rocket manufacturing has the potential to revolutionize the space exploration industry, leading to more af…
CategoryTech
3D-Printed Rocket Engines
The Dragon V2 from SpaceX Features a Powerful Motor
The aerospace industry can benefit from disruptive innovation by adopting 3D printing technology for rocket engines.
CategoryTech
5D Printing Machines
Ultra-Strong Printed Parts Can Be Made with Five-Axis Additive Manufacturing
Adoption of 5D printing technology can revolutionize the manufacturing industry, enabling the production of stronger and more durable components.
