MIT engineers develop a fully 3D-printed electrospray engine

Boston MA (SPX) Feb 18, 2025 But 3D printing the electrospray engine components is only half the battle. The researchers also conducted chemical experiments to ensure the printing materials were compatible with the conductive liquid propellant. If not, the propellant might corrode the engine or cause it to crack, which is undesirable for hardware meant for long-term operation with little to no maintenance. They also d

Feb 20, 2025 - 12:54
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MIT engineers develop a fully 3D-printed electrospray engine
Boston MA (SPX) Feb 18, 2025
But 3D printing the electrospray engine components is only half the battle. The researchers also conducted chemical experiments to ensure the printing materials were compatible with the conductive liquid propellant. If not, the propellant might corrode the engine or cause it to crack, which is undesirable for hardware meant for long-term operation with little to no maintenance. They also d