# Orbex orders large 3D printer from AMCM for rocket engine production

Orbex has commissioned AMCM to build the largest industrial 3D printer in Europe, enabling Orbex to 3D print more than 35 large-scale rocket engines and turbopumps annually. The multi-million pound deal includes a complete printing suite and post-processing machinery.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2021-02-24
- Where: Forres, UK, United Kingdom
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 35 rocket engines and turbopumps annually
- Products: 3D printer, rocket engines, turbopumps
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Orbex](https://endata.com/companies/53582.md)
- [Orbex](https://endata.com/companies/53582.md) (customer)
- [AMCM](https://endata.com/companies/53583.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [machinery-market.co.uk](https://www.machinery-market.co.uk/news/29328/3-D-printing-system-will-deliver-35-rocket-engines-and-turbopumps-annually), 2021-03-02: "Orbex has commissioned Germany-based AMCM... to build the largest industrial 3-D printer in Europe."
- [amcm.com](https://amcm.com/news/2021-03-09-orbex-commissions-largest-industrial-3d-printer-in-europe-for-rapid-rocket-building), 2021-03-09: "Although our rocket engines and other critical systems are already quite mature after years of testing, a large-scale in-house 3D printing system like this gives us far greater speed and agility."

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