Advanced

Manufacturing

Using our Helix Driver technology
What is Advanced Manufacturing?

Advanced manufacturing is a groundbreaking approach that utilizes cutting-edge additive manufacturing technology to create high-precision metal and glass parts. This innovative process transforms traditional manufacturing by building components layer by layer, allowing for unparalleled accuracy, complex geometries, and material flexibility. Advanced additive manufacturing minimizes waste, optimizes resource usage, and produces durable, high-quality parts with precise tolerances. this technology enables industries to create parts that were previously impossible to manufacture, revolutionizing the production process and empowering businesses to achieve new levels of efficiency and customization.

How does our technology revolutionize advanced manufacturing?

Lunar Resources is implementing pulsed power into the manufacturing sector, pioneering new manufacturing and welding processes. Our current efforts is focused on production of large metallic and glass structures through use of the Helix Driver in both terrestrial and low-gravity environments. Our new processes is highly energy efficient, minimizes material waste, and over comes traditional large scale 3D printing challenges such as microstructure quality and warping. Our technology is designed to deliver high-strength, durable components and infrastructure that meet the demanding requirements of our aerospace, defense, construction and energy customers.

Advanced precision.

Our SSFW-AM technology (Solid-State Freeform Wire-Additive Manufacturing) transforms metal wire into intricate 3D shapes with highly complex internal structures, creating parts that are both durable and lightweight. This advanced capability is ideal for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications where precision is critical. With our ability to craft detailed internal geometries, you can achieve unparalleled performance and reliability.

dynamic Material manipulation.

Our plasma technology melts lunar regolith to produce glass components, enabling versatile, on-site manufacturing for off-world construction. This approach uses local materials, reducing costly Earth-based transport and positioning us as a leader in sustainable space fabrication

Enhances precision and strength.

Our additive manufacturing solutions are optimized to produce metal and glass parts with unmatched precision that exceeds typical strength standards, crucial for high-stress applications like infrastructure and heavy machinery. By meticulously controlling every aspect of the build process, we ensure that each part meets exacting specifications.

Reduces material waste.

We prioritize efficiency by minimizing material waste on Earth and in space, making our solutions both economical and eco-friendly. Our technology optimizes raw material use, helping industries reduce costs and meet sustainability goals without sacrificing quality

Large Scale

Our solid state additive manufacturing process is designed to additively manufacture metals at scale. From hydropower water runners to complex construction structural elements, the technology can be used to produce near net shape parts exceeding 100,000kg.

Fast Production

Large parts can be produced rapidly. By implementing the Helix Driver to power Lunar Resources’ solid state metal wire additive manufacturing process, power can be optimized to rapidly delivered to produce parts as fast as 10kg/hr with a single unit.

Material Agnostic

Lunar Resources solid state metal additive manufacturing process can be performed on a variety of metals. These including stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, Inconel, cobalt, copper, and refractories enabling production of large structures in a variety of materials.

High quality printing

The Helix Driver precise ability to input the optimal amount of energy allows for production of parts made from wire metal with ultra high quality and without the challenges of wrapping, voids, and microstructures defects.

Large Scale

Our solid state additive manufacturing process is designed to additively manufacture metals at scale. From hydropower water runners to complex construction structural elements, the technology can be used to produce near net shape parts exceeding 100,000kg.

Fast Production

Large parts can be produced rapidly. By implementing the Helix Driver to power Lunar Resources’ solid state metal wire additive manufacturing process, power can be optimized to rapidly delivered to produce parts as fast as 10kg/hr with a single unit.

Material Agnostic

Lunar Resources solid state metal additive manufacturing process can be performed on a
variety of metals. These including stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, Inconel, cobalt, copper, and refractories enabling production of large structures in a variety of materials.

High quality printing

The Helix Driver precise ability to input the optimal amount of energy allows for production of parts made from wire metal with ultra high quality and without the challenges of wrapping, voids, and microstructures defects.

Building new applications

Piece by piece.

Terrestrial
Extraterrestrial

Aerospace component fabrication

We produce high-strength, lightweight components with superior precision to meet the aerospace industry’s standards for safety and reliability. Our fabrication technology ensures each part performs optimally in demanding conditions.

Rapid
prototyping

Our technology delivers high-fidelity metal and glass prototypes, speeding up product development in industries like automotive and industrial manufacturing. This accelerated process enables fast, efficient testing and refinement of new designs.

Infrastructure repair and reinforcement

Our technology allows for on-site additive repair solutions for metal and glass structures, reducing downtime and costs by enabling immediate, high-quality reinforcement. This keeps critical infrastructure operational longer.

Custom manufacturing line tooling

We produce specialized tools and machinery tailored to specific manufacturing needs, enhancing efficiency and adaptability on production lines. This custom tooling capability allows for faster adjustments and production process.

terrestrial
ExtraTerrestrial

resource extraction

Harness advanced pulsed power technologies to efficiently extract valuable resources from the Earth's crust. Our innovative solutions maximize yield and
minimize environmental impact.

material Production & refining

Elevate material production processes with cutting-edge pulsed power to achieve unprecedented efficiency and superior quality. Our advancements set new industry
standards in productivity and precision.

advanced manufacturing

Employ state-of-the-art manufacturing methods to produce intricate components with unmatched precision and speed. Integrated in our JAM system, the Helix Driver provides exceptional performance and reliability at every scale.

Energy Storage

Utilize the Helix Driver for superior energy storage solutions, both short-term and long-term. Ensure consistent and reliable power availability, enhancing energy security and efficiency.

Grid Conditioning

Optimize power grid stability and efficiency with the Helix Driver's sophisticated conditioning technologies. Seamlessly integrate and manage diverse energy sources for a resilient power grid.

Defense

Equip defense systems with the Helix Driver to ensure maximum reliability and power. Our advanced energy solutions provide critical support for national security applications and unique solutions to otherwise impractical problems.

resource extraction

Leverage the Helix Driver to unlock the potential of extraterrestrial resources. Our pioneering extraction technologies enable efficient and sustainable resource utilization on the Moon and beyond.

material Production & refining

Leverage the Helix Driver for producing materials in space, ensuring the sustainability of off-earth manufacturing. Our advancements support long-term space missions and habitats.

advanced manufacturing

Lead the frontier of space-based manufacturing with our advanced technologies. We create complex structures and components with high precision and efficiency from regolith and various metals, essential for space exploration and development.

Energy Storage

Implement robust energy storage solutions designed for the unique challenges of space. Our systems ensure a continuous and reliable power supply, critical for sustained extraterrestrial operations.

How does advanced
manufacturing work?

Our advanced manufacturing process enables the creation of custom, high-strength components using a streamlined four-step approach. Starting with raw metal or regolith feedstock, our system transforms these materials into fully dense, precision-engineered parts. With plasma-powered melting and layer-by-layer deposition, we deliver components that meet exact specifications in both strength and geometry, ready for the most demanding applications.

Metal or regolith feedstock is introduced into the system.

Our advanced manufacturing process begins by feeding either metal wire or regolith into the system, depending on the material requirements for the intended application. Metal feedstock offers a strong, durable foundation for terrestrial manufacturing, while regolith, the loose rock and dust found on the Moon and Mars, enables in-situ resource utilization for off-world construction. This material is prepared for precision melting, ensuring consistency as it moves into the next phase.

The Helix Driver powers the plasma torch, which melts the feedstock material.

Our Helix Driver technology powers a high-energy plasma torch, which generates intense heat sufficient to melt the feedstock material consistently and evenly. Plasma reaches extremely high temperatures that are critical for transforming solid feedstock into a uniform molten state, allowing precise control over melt flow. This process ensures that the material is fully melted, free from irregularities, and ready for deposition with uniform thermal properties.

The material is deposited layer-by-layer, allowing for precise control over shape and density.

In the deposition stage, the molten material is applied layer by layer, with each layer carefully controlled for thickness and density. This additive approach enables intricate control over internal structures, creating complex geometries that can include honeycombs, lattices, or custom internal frameworks. The layering process allows for fine-tuning in terms of material distribution, ensuring each part meets exact density and structural specifications.

Fully dense components are produced, achieving high mechanical strength and custom geometries.

Through controlled layer deposition and cooling, the process yields fully dense, high-strength components with minimal material waste. Each layer is allowed to solidify under controlled conditions to achieve maximum density, resulting in components that exhibit exceptional mechanical strength and durability. The process efficiently uses material to create complex geometries that require minimal post-processing, making each component ready for application as soon as it is completed.

Why We Lead in Manufacturing

Our Advanced manufacturing processes deliver unparalleled precision and strength in metal and glass additive manufacturing, outperforming traditional methods in material efficiency and production speed.

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Speed

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