Elementum 3D Launches Commercial Availability of NASA’s GRX-810 High-Temperature Superalloy

Breakthrough material promises to revolutionize aerospace, energy, and defense industries

GRX-810 Superalloy Now Commercially Available
Elementum 3D, based in Thornton, Colorado, has announced the commercial release of GRX-810, a high-temperature nickel cobalt chromium oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) superalloy. Developed by NASA’s Glenn Research Center under the leadership of Dr. Tim Smith, this material is now available for commercial use through a co-exclusive licensing agreement with Elementum 3D. The company has already shipped its first batch of GRX-810 to a customer in October and has the capacity to produce up to 1.5 tons per week.

Dr. Jacob Nuechterlein, Elementum 3D CEO and Founder, highlighted the rapid development of the material, stating, “The successful commercialization of GRX-810 within six months demonstrates our ability to transform concepts into reality and bring cutting-edge materials to market swiftly.”

Material Properties and Benefits for Advanced Manufacturing
GRX-810 is engineered to offer exceptional mechanical strength, outstanding creep performance, and enhanced oxidation resistance at high temperatures. Creep resistance, a material’s ability to withstand continuous stress without failure at elevated temperatures, is a key feature that sets GRX-810 apart. This superalloy offers up to 1,000 times better creep resistance compared to other additively manufactured superalloys, with a two-fold increase in strength and oxidation resistance.

These characteristics make GRX-810 particularly suited for applications in aerospace, space, and energy sectors, where materials are subjected to extreme conditions. The superalloy is expected to enable breakthroughs such as lighter, thinner engine parts, improved fuel efficiency, reduced operating costs, and enhanced durability, as well as increased operating temperature capabilities.

Impact on Aerospace, Space, and Energy Industries
GRX-810’s unique properties, combined with the design flexibility enabled by additive manufacturing, offer significant advantages for industries that require materials capable of enduring extreme environments. Aerospace and space manufacturers, in particular, are eager to leverage this high-performance superalloy for next-generation engine components. The ability to produce parts with complex geometries through additive manufacturing could revolutionize part design and manufacturing processes in these high-tech sectors.