Space Copy
Space Copy provides rugged additive manufacturing systems that print with local materials—metallics, polymers, ceramics, and in-situ resources—for use in extreme environments on Earth and in space. Its AERIS platform combines extrusion and laser fusion technology to transform materials like lunar regolith into infrastructure and supplies, while also serving military, defense, energy, and mining operations in remote terrains. The compact, solar-powered unit functions as both a 3D printer and testing lab, with an automated operating system for consistent multi-material performance.
- Manufacturing / Industry 4.0
- Hardware
Funding
Founders
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Product
Problem
Traditional manufacturing and supply chains are ill-suited for remote, harsh, or extreme environments where transporting materials and equipment is costly, slow, or impractical. In-space operations face even greater constraints, as resupply from Earth is prohibitively expensive and infrastructure must be built from locally available resources. Similarly, military, defense, energy, and mining operations in remote terrains struggle with inventory management and long supply chain reliance.
Solution
AERIS provides rugged additive manufacturing systems that print with local materials—metallics, polymers, ceramics, and in-situ resources—enabling sustainable production anywhere. Its compact, solar-powered devices combine extrusion and laser fusion technology to transform materials like lunar regolith into infrastructure and supplies for LEO and lunar missions, while also serving terrestrial operations across temperature extremes. The integrated unit functions as both a 3D printer and a testing lab, with an automated operating system that optimizes printing for consistent, easy-to-use multi-material performance. The company supports NASA Artemis missions and commercial ventures under a Phase-II NASA contract for in-space manufacturing advancement.
Target Audience
Primary customers include NASA and commercial space ventures requiring in-space manufacturing and ISRU capabilities, as well as military, defense, energy, and mining organizations operating in remote or extreme terrestrial environments.
Features
- Multi-material extrusion and laser fusion printing capable of processing metallics, polymers, ceramics, and in-situ resources like lunar regolith
- Integrated material characterization and processing in a single deployable unit that serves as both a 3D printer and testing lab
- Solar-powered or local generator operation designed to withstand harsh environments and temperature extremes
- Automated operating system that optimizes printing parameters for consistent multi-material performance without specialized operator training
- Manufactures 250+ critical supplies and infrastructure items for military, defense, energy, and mining applications
- Supports NASA Artemis missions with ISRU capabilities under a Phase-II NASA contract
- Includes AERIMS, a digital twin and augmented reality platform for testing hardware before deployment