Aurora Labs, an Australian metal-based additive manufacturing company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US aerospace developer Mayman Aerospace. The aim of the collaboration is to jointly research and develop 3D-printed microturbines for use in vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft.
As part of the two-year agreement, both companies want to exchange know-how and technical data in order to further develop additive manufacturing processes for compact propulsion systems. The focus is on micro gas turbines, which are suitable for unmanned aerial systems and VTOL platforms due to their low weight, high power density and modular design. By combining metal 3D printing and aerodynamic optimization, prototypes could be realized faster and validated more quickly in test environments.
For Aurora Labs, the partnership is an important step towards establishing itself in the North American market, which is considered to be particularly innovation-driven in the defense and aerospace sectors.
Rebekah Letheby, CEO of Aurora Labs, welcomed the agreement, commenting “A3D is thrilled to formalise this collaboration with Mayman Aerospace. As we expand our presence into the United States—a market renowned for its scale, innovation, and appetite for advanced aerospace technology—this MoU is a key milestone in our growth strategy. The U.S. offers unparalleled opportunities for Aurora Labs to demonstrate the strength of our metal additive manufacturing and propulsion systems in a world-leading aerospace environment.” said Ms Letheby.
David Mayman, Founder and CEO of Mayman Aerospace commented “We’re excited to be collaborating with Aurora Labs at this pivotal stage in aerospace innovation. Their expertise in additive manufacturing and advanced propulsion aligns strongly with our vision for high-performance, scalable VTOL platforms, such as our RAZOR aircraft. This collaboration opens new possibilities for propulsion integration and rapid prototyping that can accelerate our path to fielding next-generation aerial systems. We see great mutual value in the exchange of technologies and ideas, and we look forward to exploring the full potential of what this partnership can achieve.”
With this move, Aurora Labs is targeting the U.S. aerospace sector to strategically expand additive manufacturing technologies in propulsion systems.
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