102359Wire Arc Additive manufacturing of near net shapes for Spacecraft propellant tanksClosedCollaborative R&DInnovate UKAirbus defence and Space, in conjunction with Cranfield University and the AMRC catapult centre in Sheffield, are developing satellite propulsion components using a new additive manufacturing process. The process can use various materials such as aluminium, titanium , steels and variety of other alloys. The aim is to reduce lead times and costs for it's Telecommunication and Science mission spacecraft. This novel development will maintain a UK capability for these high value components that otherwise would have to be imported.