Raven Space Systems

We are pleased to share that Raven Space Systems has been awarded a U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Phase I SBIR grant for $275k to conduct R&D on 3D printing of high-temperature composite materials using Raven's patented Microwave Assisted Deposition (MAD) technology. Through this award Raven becomes eligible to apply for Phase II funding and additional supplements totaling up to $2 million.

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We are excited to announce our ongoing AFWERX Phase I STTR focused on developing Mach3D: entirely 3D printed testbeds for frequent, affordable, & versatile hypersonic flight testing. Mach3D will provide a unique solution for flight testing thermal protection materials, electronics, and other experiments to accelerate the development of U.S. hypersonic technologies. Our breakthrough Microwave Assisted Deposition (MAD) 3D printing innovation unlocks scalable 3D printing of thermoset and ceramic composites including high-strength heat shields that make advanced capabilities like Mach3D possible. Mach3D is adaptable to any mission such as rapid, low-cost kinetic launch on Longshot Space Technologies Corporation's space-gun or surviving the most extreme environments including Mach 25+ reentry from space. Mach3D is barely scratching the surface of what MAD 3D printing can do. #afwerx #sbir #hypersonics #space #3dprinting

2023 was a great year at Raven on both the technical & business side as we: ⚙ Advanced our MAD 3D printing innovation to create our largest parts yet, using materials that can survive reentry from space 🔬 3D printed several aerospace-grade thermoset composite materials for the first time ever 🔥 Demonstrated the high performance of MAD 3D printed ablative composites at NASA Ames Research Center's Arc Jet Complex and the Center for Hypersonics and Entry Systems Studies 💥 Launched a 3D printed high-strength heat shield projectile out of Longshot Space Technologies Corporation's kinetic launcher at Mach 2 speeds 🛰 Completed the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Space Accelerator and NSIN - National Security Innovation Network Vector programs 🏢 Started working with Creative Destruction Lab Space and Capital Factory 💸 Won LaunchKC grant funding + free workspace in KCMO 👨🏫 Pitched at SXSW 🤝 Built relationships with several customers, mentors, and other founders Big things are coming in 2024 as we: 🚀 Develop our hypersonic flight testbed concept through an AFWERX Phase I STTR ☄ Research 3D printing new heat shield materials through a National Science Foundation (NSF) Phase I SBIR 🔧 Build our multi-axis 3D printer MVP capable of printing large high-quality parts Huge thanks and a happy new year to everyone in our network who has helped us get to where we are! In 2024, we are VERY excited to build our industrial-scale MAD 3D printer MVP and prove to the aerospace & defense industry what our breakthrough composite manufacturing innovation can do.