In addition to NASA�s reactor core for NTP and heat exchangers for CubeSat, the proposed short pulse high power fiber laser AM & SM processing approach can also be used in other applications, such as rocket, aircraft, and satellite manufacturing. Esp. it will find great potential in refractory material manufacturing for NASA nuclear rockets and spacecrafts, along with low absorption materials (copper, glasses). PolarOnyx will develop a series of products to meet various requirements for NASA/military deployments.
Successful development of the proposed AM technology will provide a vital tool to solve existing and potential issues as discussed in Section 1. This technology will be directly applied in the 3D printing area with combined market share of $10(s) of billions. 3D printing uses various technologies for building the products for all kinds of applications from foods, toys to rockets and cars. The global market for 3D Printing is projected to reach $2.99 billion by the year 2018, driven by the advent of newer technologies, approaches, and applications. Expanding use of the technology in manufacturing final products, declining cost of printers, and increasing use of 3D printing technology in newer areas bodes well for market growth. The 3D printing market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 25.76% between 2017 and 2023, to be worth $32.78 billion by 2023.
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