In a significant boost to India’s space manufacturing capabilities, ISRO has deployed a high-end industrial 3D printer supplied by Rosatom to produce critical aerospace components.
The RusBeam 2800, based on Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) technology, has been commissioned at ISRO’s facility. It is currently the largest electron-beam wire deposition 3D printer in India operating under vacuum conditions and was custom-built for the country, with software developed by Rosatom.
The system will be used to manufacture metal components for India’s aerospace sector, enabling faster production of complex and high-performance parts.
Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, builds components layer by layer using materials such as metal powders, unlike traditional methods that remove material from solid blocks. This approach allows faster production, reduced material waste, lighter components, and shorter manufacturing cycles.
The RusBeam 2800 can produce parts up to 2.8 metres in height and weighing up to 4 tonnes. With a print speed of up to 50 mm/s, it can manufacture a 50 kg component in just 5 hours. The system supports advanced materials including titanium, nickel, and cobalt-chrome alloys.
Officials highlighted that the vacuum-controlled EBAM process ensures high material integrity, making it suitable for extreme space conditions. The technology is expected to significantly reduce lead times for large aerospace structures while enabling rapid prototyping.
“This strategic addition to our additive manufacturing portfolio will be a cornerstone in achieving the rapid prototyping and production goals essential for our future orbital infrastructure and deep-space missions like Gaganyaan, Bharatiya Antariksh Space Station and Chandrayaan missions,” an ISRO official said.
Rosatom stated that the project reflects deepening technological cooperation between India and Russia following discussions between Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi in December 2025.
The company is also exploring further collaboration with Indian partners, including joint R&D, localisation of manufacturing, and a potential 50:50 joint venture in additive technologies. It has already signed multi-year agreements worth around 1.5 billion roubles for supplying 3D printing equipment and materials in India.
Rosatom is also supplying 6 nuclear reactors to India, with 2 operational and 4 under construction at Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu, further expanding its strategic partnership across sectors.
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