Creatz3D highlights ceramic Additive Manufacturing in Aliena space propulsion systems
Creatz3D Ceramics recently highlighted its ongoing collaboration with Aliena, both headquartered in Singapore, in supporting the development of the MUSIC plasma propulsion system. Since July 2023, Creatz3D has played an active role in Aliena’s STRIDER mission.
Creatz3D Ceramics was formed in 2017 as a subdivision of its parent company, Creatz3D, with a focus in the Additive Manufacturing of ceramic parts. The company provides ceramic Additive Manufacturing services using Vat Photopolymerisation (VPP).
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Aliena is a space-tech company that offers advanced electric propulsion engines for small satellites, enabling them to fly closer to Earth for improved data collection. Notably, Aliena’s systems were featured in NASA’s State-of-the-Art of Small Spacecraft Technology.
Both companies are continuing their work on Aliena’s high-current cathode, a key component in an oxygen-hydrogen Hall thruster that will soon be tested at the European Space Agency (ESA).
Creatz3D Ceramics’ ceramic Additive Manufacturing was said to have played a key role in meeting the high demands of space, such as extreme temperatures and harsh environments. By working together, the companies were able to improve performance and cut costs while addressing the specific needs of industries that require durable, high-quality materials.
“On the global market of Hall thrusters, Aliena retains a strong technological entitlement with the MUSIC satellite propulsion system product line,” stated Dr George-Cristian Potrivitu, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Aliena. “Adoption of innovative engineering solutions such as AM helps Aliena design robust systems, push the frontier of what’s possible in terms of part design, and fuel the optimisation process of our products. Our work with Creatz3D led to our systems achieving better performance and contributed to the higher reliability of their operation.”
