Satellite consulting company acquires modular metal 3D printing system to help clients land space-related work May 11, 2021 The Satellite Applications Catapult The Satellite Applications Catapult (TSAC), a U.K. company that helps organizations harness the power of satellite-based services, has acquired a MetalFAB1 3D printer from Additive Industries, The Netherlands. The 3D printer builder developed the modular system to print high-end components and equipment used by the automotive, oil and gas, and aerospace industries. Over the coming months, TSAC and Additive Industries will demonstrate the capabilities of the system to interested U.K. organizations and showcase AM’s capabilities for the space sector, with an emphasis on rocket engines.