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Hypersonics: 3D-printed heatsink to cut cooling size and weight by over 50%
Key Takeaways
- APL engineers have developed a 3D-printed heatsink using phase-change materials for hypersonic thermal management.
- The design reduces cooling system size and weight by over 50% compared to conventional solutions.
- Additive manufacturing enables optimized internal lattice structures and a monolithic, conformal design.
- Potential applications include hypersonic missiles, interceptors, reusable launch vehicles, and high-power electronics.
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DT Editorial Team··via interestingengineering.com