Propulsion

Printing method can be used for large part production. Because the materials cures quickly as it is deposited, the material is strong enough to support large structures.

BIG.

High-Performance 3D Printed Propulsion

Unique, proprietary process for 3D printing curable propellant.
High energy-content propellant based on same chemistry as state-of-the-art propellants.
Fast production and large sizes with pump-driven process for scalability.

Enhanced, Next Generation Propellant Designs

Allows for varied propellent composition and new geometries for enhanced performance.

More geometric freedom to vary thrust profiles.

Conventional propellant grains are uniform composition.

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Hybrid geometry + material variation for multi-material grains.

Not feasible with conventional production.

Not Conventionally Available

Unique Features

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Varied propellant compositions for cost or thrust profile control.

Conventional propellant grains are limited by mandrel geometries.

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High Performance, Novel Designs

We design the binder chemistry so that the propellant mixture is printable upon mixing. Within seconds of deposition, the mixture has cured enough to hold its shape and minimize slumping. Deposited material bonds with layers below for high strength required for shock resistance.

Multi-material and fixture-free

Traction from all US military branches

“Only 3D printing can achieve the geometries required for breakthrough performance.”

— US Naval Air Weapons Station

“Yours is the only 3D printing technology that meets mechanical performance requirements.”

— US Air Force Propulsion Directorate

Active AFRL CRADA

USN China Lake CRADA pending
Active Army CRADA
$150k Phase II SBIR subcontract for rocket insulation
4 NEST and DIBC OTA proposals pending totaling $13M
Defense Contractors actively engaged

This technology is critical for agile production. It is critical for shorter tech dev cycles. It is inevitable.

Competitors have struggled because of:

Mechanical properties / low temp performance
Energetic loading
Energetic performance
Size and scalability

We have the best technology

No voids
Preserve legacy performance
Firing

The Clear Choice for Next-Gen Propulsion

Building upon Chromatic’s RX-AM commercial platform for printing thermoset elastomers.

Low-Cost, Scalable Production

Adaptable gantry printers at same price as mandrel + mold and 5x the productivity.