Qubicon Signs MOU for Metal 3D Printing Technology Collaboration with VF Space

Cubicon, a subsidiary of Hi-Vision System, a leading company in smartphone camera module inspection equipment and a specialist in the development and manufacturing of 3D printers, announced on the 14th that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the space launch vehicle development venture company ‘VF Space’.

This agreement aims for both companies to develop launch vehicles and engine products using metal 3D printing technology. The purpose is to promote innovation in the aerospace sector and strengthen their mutual cooperative relationship.

Cubicon has established itself as a leading company through continuous research and innovation in the field of 3D printing. Their metal 3D printing technology utilizes the SLM (Selective Laser Melting) method to precisely manufacture various metal products such as titanium, Inconel, aluminum, stainless steel, nickel alloys, and cobalt-chrome.

VF Space pursues innovative launch vehicle development that considers accessibility and cost-effectiveness by utilizing metal 3D printing technology.

In this collaboration, Cubicon’s metal 3D printing technology will be applied to various products of VF Space, including launch vehicles and engines, focusing on securing high durability and heat resistance under extreme conditions in space environments. Key tasks of this cooperation include research on corrosion resistance and durability against high-temperature, high-pressure chemical reactions occurring inside combustion chambers and cryogenic propellants, as well as studies on reusable rigid components.

Additionally, optimization of metal 3D printing technology is one of the important goals of this collaboration. Through Cubicon’s high-performance metal 3D printers, they plan to produce VF Space’s products with optimal structures and explore efficient post-processing methods.

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