Chromatic 3D Materials achieves breakthrough in 3D printed rocket propellant

• Chromatic 3D Materials, a company developing additively manufactured elastomeric and propulsion materials, has announced successful prototype printing and static fire testing of its 3D printed rocket propellant at the Integrated Solutions for Systems (IS4S) test range in Opelika, Alabama. Tests showed the material sustained combustion pressures above 1,800 psi without structural failure, marking a milestone…

Chromatic 3D Materials, a company developing additively manufactured elastomeric and propulsion materials, has announced successful prototype printing and static fire testing of its 3D printed rocket propellant at the Integrated Solutions for Systems (IS4S) test range in Opelika, Alabama. Tests showed the material sustained combustion pressures above 1,800 psi without structural failure, marking a milestone in advancing resilient, next-generation propulsion manufacturing for rockets and defense applications. Its propellant achieves energetic loading levels comparable to top-performing conventional propellants while delivering the structural integrity required to withstand high-pressure combustion environments. Together, those attributes enable propulsion performance on par with today’s fi