Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
In 2017, a small startup company called Launcher embarked on a 10-year mission to reach orbit (and revenue) by the year 2027. So, five years on, how are they doing?
While most development projects typically take longer than the original plan, Launcher is in a unique position—they are five years ahead of schedule! In fact, they have a mission planned for October 2022.
How was this possible? With the right products, the right manufacturing platform, and the right partners, Launcher is accelerating its business into orbit.
For this 3Din30, we invite you to join Launcher CEO Max Haot and Head of Manufacturing Tim Berry as they talk about the key decisions that have helped fuel Launcher’s race to space.
00:00 - Introduction
00:36 - What is the session about?
04:04 - The Launcher Light Rocket
07:18 - Where is the Space Industry Going?
10:04 - About the Orbiter Vehicle
11:46 - The Strategic Flexibility of Additive Manufacturing
12:39 - E2 Liquid Oxygen Pump
18:13 - Key Components of Orbiter
19:04 - Propulsion Challenge: Tanks
24:55 - The Power of SupportFree Printing: Design Change
27:14 - Optimal Geometry: Flow Paths
28:13 - Avoiding Compromises on Design
31:49 - Pressure Testing Results
34:52 - The Advantage of Velo3D's Parameter Library
36:14 - What is it Like Working with Velo3D?
36:36 - Keeping Up with Technical Evolution
In 2017, a small startup company called Launcher embarked on a 10-year mission to reach orbit (and revenue) by the year 2027. So, five years on, how are they doing?
While most development projects typically take longer than the original plan, Launcher is in a unique position—they are five years ahead of schedule! In fact, they have a mission planned for October 2022.
How was this possible? With the right products, the right manufacturing platform, and the right partners, Launcher is accelerating its business into orbit.
For this 3Din30, we invite you to join Launcher CEO Max Haot and Head of Manufacturing Tim Berry as they talk about the key decisions that have helped fuel Launcher’s race to space.
00:00 - Introduction
00:36 - What is the session about?
04:04 - The Launcher Light Rocket
07:18 - Where is the Space Industry Going?
10:04 - About the Orbiter Vehicle
11:46 - The Strategic Flexibility of Additive Manufacturing
12:39 - E2 Liquid Oxygen Pump
18:13 - Key Components of Orbiter
19:04 - Propulsion Challenge: Tanks
24:55 - The Power of SupportFree Printing: Design Change
27:14 - Optimal Geometry: Flow Paths
28:13 - Avoiding Compromises on Design
31:49 - Pressure Testing Results
34:52 - The Advantage of Velo3D's Parameter Library
36:14 - What is it Like Working with Velo3D?
36:36 - Keeping Up with Technical Evolution
