3D-printed titanium rocket tank aces extreme test

KITECH’s DED 3D printing created a large Ti64 titanium fuel tank that withstood 330 bar of pressure at –196 °C without failure.

The additive process cut production time to weeks—down from 6–12 months for traditional forging—while enabling custom shapes and sizes.

Domestic 3D printing of rocket parts reduces reliance on imports and strengthens private ‘New Space’ industry competitiveness.