# 3D-Printed Rocket Engines The Dragon V2 from SpaceX Features a Powerful Motor By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-05-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-v2 References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/spacex-dragon-v2-manned-spacecraft-3d-printed-engine-05-30-2014/) & [spacex](http://www.spacex.com/) The Dragon V2 is an upgraded design from Elon Musk's company [SpaceX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starlink), which features a [3D-printed titanium engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/GE-Aerospace), which goes to demonstrate the potential of this kind of technology. The spaceship also has a noticeable inside area, featuring a clean design and the ability for the astronauts to interact with the control panel through a sleek touchscreen device. Moreover, the chairs used inside the spaceship look both luxurious as well as comfortable, which is important considering the ride to space is not always a smooth one. This is a first for SpaceX, as up until now the company has not produced a "manned commercial spacecraft," as stated on DesignBoom. The first push into this area will hopefully be a successful one, considering the team is already using forward-thinking technology such as 3D printing to launch the product. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/spacex-dragon-v2-manned-spacecraft-3d-printed-engine-05-30-2014/), [spacex](http://www.spacex.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **3d-printed Rocket Engines:** The use of 3D printing technology for rocket engines presents an opportunity to revolutionize the aerospace industry. - **Luxurious Spacecraft Interiors:** The incorporation of luxury and comfort in spacecraft interiors offers opportunities for innovation in the space tourism industry. - **Control Panel Touchscreen Devices:** The integration of sleek touchscreen devices for astronauts to interact with control panels opens up possibilities for user-friendly technology in space exploration. ### Who This Affects Most - **Aerospace:** The aerospace industry can benefit from disruptive innovation by adopting 3D printing technology for rocket engines. - **Space Tourism:** The space tourism industry has the potential for disruptive innovation by creating luxurious and comfortable spacecraft interiors. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore opportunities by developing user-friendly touchscreen devices for space exploration control panels. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Space-Exploration Rockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-bow-launch-systems.md) - [Eco-Friendly Nano Satellites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbex-prime.md) - [Ultra-Accurate Resin 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocket-1-resin-3d-printer.md) - [Revolutionary Reusable Rockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-rockets.md) - [3D-BioPrinted Space Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redwire-1.md) - [Post-Colonization Mars Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacex-fusion-concept.md) - [3D-Printed Hypercar Components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinteros.md) - [Space Travel-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerospace-seat-spn01.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photon-nex.md)