Wipro 3D and ISRO Achieve Breakthrough with 3D-Printed Rocket Engine for PSLV
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Wipro 3D and ISRO successfully test a 3D-printed rocket engine for PSLV's fourth stage (PS4). |
| Partners | Wipro 3D and ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation). |
| Technology | Additive manufacturing using Laser Powder Bed Fusion. |
| Design | Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) implemented. |
| Reduction in Components | Components reduced from 14 to 1, eliminating 19 weld joints. |
| Propellant | Bipropellant combination of nitrogen tetroxide and monomethyl hydrazine. |
| Development Center | Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), ISRO. |
| Testing | Comprehensive testing, including 4 hot tests and a 665-second hot test. |
| Benefits | Reduced raw material usage, production time, and enhanced efficiency. |
| Future Plans | Integration of the 3D-printed PS4 engine into the regular PSLV program. |