Akasha300 high-temperature 3D printer delivered to Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC)

Exam-focused facts from the 26 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Akasha300 is a high-temperature multi-material extrusion 3D printer developed in India.
It was successfully launched and delivered to the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) in Valiyamala.
The printer uses dual-extrusion technology operating at temperatures up to 350°C, with future upgrades expected to reach 500°C.
Its heated bed reaches up to 110°C (upgradeable to 150°C) and its enclosed chamber can sustain up to 80°C.
The development was supported by the Space Technology Innovation and Incubation Centre at IIST and the Kerala Startup Mission.