CRP Technology, a company specializing in additive manufacturing, will be showcasing its latest developments in selective laser sintering (SLS) technology for space applications at Space-Comm Expo 2025 in London. The show, which takes place at London ExCeL on March 11 and 12, will give trade visitors the opportunity to learn about the application of high-performance materials such as Windform for space components.
The company has more than 55 years of experience in high-performance manufacturing and has been working with additive processes for 30 years. The specially developed Windform composites, which CRP Technology uses in combination with SLS printing, have been successfully qualified for space applications and pass demanding outgassing tests, among others. This makes them suitable for use in low earth orbit (LEO) as well as for deep space missions.
By using Windform materials in additive manufacturing, complex structures can be integrated into a single component. This reduces weight, improves structural integrity and reduces the need for separate fasteners. Another feature is CRP Technology’s novel vapor-smoothing technology, which improves surface quality and optimizes aerodynamic properties.
Franco Cevolini, CEO and CTO of CRP Technology, said: “For over five decades, alongside CRP Meccanica’s expertise in subtractive manufacturing, we have been at the forefront of high-performance engineering, pioneering innovative solutions for the most demanding industries. With 30 years of experience in additive manufacturing through CRP Technology, we have leveraged our knowledge from motorsport—a sector that shares many challenges with aerospace, including the need for lightweight, high-strength materials and extreme performance reliability—to develop cutting-edge solutions for space applications. At Space-Comm Expo, we look forward to showcasing how Windform composite materials and our additive manufacturing capabilities are enabling the future of aerospace and satellite technology.”
In recent years, CRP Technology has supported various projects for small satellites. These include structural elements, housings for electronic systems and components for propulsion systems. These components not only have to withstand high mechanical loads, but also meet the thermal and vacuum-related challenges of space.
At Space-Comm Expo 2025, trade visitors to stand A48 will gain an insight into the latest developments from CRP Technology and the possibilities of additive manufacturing for space travel. The combination of SLS technology and Windform composite materials offers an efficient solution for the production of high-performance and durable space components.
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