3D-printed titanium rocket part aces cryogenic pressure test in a world first
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Korean scientists successfully tested a 3D-printed titanium space fuel tank that withstood extreme temperatures (-196°C) and high pressure (330 bar) - a world first. The KITECH team used Directed Energy Deposition printing to create the 640mm diameter tank in just days, significantly faster than traditional manufacturing methods while allowing for more customization of critical spacecraft components.
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