# Sandvik introduces the Osprey® GRCop-42 metal powder for demanding space applications

> GRCop‑42 made a real splash in the industry when NASA introduced it four years ago. The copper‑chromium‑niobium alloy powder is developed for additive manufacturing of space components operating under extreme thermal…

- **Source:** [3dadept](https://3dadept.com/sandvik-introduces-the-osprey-grcop-42-metal-powder-for-demanding-space-applications/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a390b6e4fbc366f9c212152)
- **Published:** 2026-06-22
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #nasa #grcop #powder #space #applications #demanding #high #introduces
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