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Thrusters, Nozzles, & Injectors

ADDMAN manufactures thrusters, rocket nozzles, injector assemblies, and other complex propulsion components using metal additive manufacturing and high-performance alloys. From Reaction Control Systems (RCS) and in-space propulsion to regeneratively cooled rocket engine components, we help support demanding aerospace and commercial space applications.

Built for Advanced Propulsion Manufacturing

 High-Temperature Materials Selecting the right material is critical to propulsion performance. ADDMAN manufactures components in alloys like Niobium C103 and Haynes 230 that are designed to withstand extreme thermal environments.
✔ Proven Manufacturing Processes Challenging alloys require more than standard print settings. Refined additive manufacturing processes help deliver consistent quality and repeatable results.
✔ Complex Geometries Additive manufacturing enables internal cooling passages, lightweight structures, and part consolidation that can improve performance while reducing assembly complexity.
✔ Prototype Through Production Whether validating a new design or scaling an existing program, manufacturing capabilities support every stage from development through production.

Representative Propulsion Components

ADDMAN manufactures a wide range of metal additive propulsion hardware for aerospace and commercial space applications, including:

Rocket Nozzles

Thrusters

Injector Assemblies

Regeneratively Cooled Rocket Engine Components

Thermal Protection System (TPS) Components

Reaction Control System (RCS) Components

In-Space Propulsion Components

Satellite Positioning & Orbital Transfer Components

Lander Descent, Ascent & Abort System Components

velo3d sapphire

High Performance Materials for Extreme Environments

Material selection plays a critical role in propulsion system performance. ADDMAN manufactures propulsion components using advanced alloys selected for high-temperature strength, thermal stability, and demanding aerospace and commercial space applications.

 

FEATURED MATERIALS FOR PROPULSION COMPONENTS

Niobium C103

Common Applications

  • Rocket nozzles
  • Combustion chambers
  • Reaction control thrusters

Key Benefits

  • High-temperature strength
  • Excellent weldability
  • Additive manufacturing compatible

Haynes® 230®

Haynes 230 is a nickel-based superalloy engineered for outstanding strength and oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures.

Common Applications

  • Injector assemblies
  • Hot gas path components
  • Combustion hardware

Key Benefits

  • Oxidation resistance
  • Thermal stability
  • Long-term high-temperature performance

Metal Additive Delivers the Advantage

Rocket nozzle manufactured with Niobium C103 Propulsion components present a unique combination of manufacturing challenges. Intricate internal geometries, demanding thermal environments, and advanced material requirements make them well suited for metal additive manufacturing. The technology enables complex internal passages, integrated features, and part consolidation that would be difficult or impractical to achieve using conventional manufacturing methods. Combined with high-performance alloys such as Niobium C103 and Haynes 230, metal additive manufacturing helps produce propulsion hardware designed for demanding aerospace and commercial space applications.
EXPLORING A SUPERALLOY THAT REDEFINES FLIGHT

How Niobium C103 is Paving the Way for Next-Generation Materials

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Capabilities Beyond the Components

Manufacturing propulsion hardware requires more than a single process. From advanced material development to production-ready additive manufacturing, ADDMAN brings together the capabilities needed to support demanding aerospace and commercial space applications.

Parameter Development

Developing and refining additive manufacturing parameters helps establish stable, repeatable processes for challenging alloys and complex propulsion components.

Material Development

From evaluating new alloys to advancing additive manufacturing materials, ADDMAN continues to expand what’s possible for high-performance applications.

Metal Additive Manufacturing

Production-capable laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) manufacturing for complex, high-temperature propulsion components.

Where Propulsion Innovation Takes Flight

Stay connected to the industry. Follow upcoming launches and milestones across the commercial space sector.

UPCOMING SPACE LAUNCHES

July TBD

Space X | MRV-1

Space X | Globalstar 2-R Mission 1 (x 9)

August TBD

Space X | Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

Space X | Dragon CRS-2 SpX-35

Space X | SDA Tranche 2 Transport Layer A

Space X | BlueBird Block 2 #6-8

Supporting the Space Industry

From launch vehicles and satellite propulsion to national defense programs, ADDMAN manufactures high-performance components that support some of the world’s most demanding aerospace applications. Explore how our capabilities serve the industries driving innovation beyond Earth.

Resources

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Haynes 230 Webinar

Haynes 230 Webinar

Explore the high-temperature performance characteristics of Haynes 230 and its role in demanding aerospace and propulsion applications.

Better Than Wrought - Get our webinar On Demand

Better Than Wrought Webinar

Learn how additive manufacturing can achieve material properties that meet—or in some cases exceed—traditional wrought materials, and what that means for critical aerospace applications.

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