NASA recently demonstrated that a 3D printed injector could withstand high heat and 20,000 pounds of thrust.

This is yet another sign that 3D manufacturing is poised to blast-off in the near future.

Interested in other post on 3D manufacturing from futurist Jack Uldrich? Checkout the entire chapter on 3D manufacturing from his latest book, Foresight 2020: A Futurist Explores the Trends Transforming Tomorrow:

The Shape of Things to Come: 3D Printing