{"id":66553,"date":"2025-01-14T17:02:33","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T09:02:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xometry.asia\/?p=66553"},"modified":"2025-05-19T15:41:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T07:41:06","slug":"case-study-from-workshop-to-moonshot-xometrys-role-in-intuitive-machines-lunar-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-wp.xometry.hk\/en\/case-study-from-workshop-to-moonshot-xometrys-role-in-intuitive-machines-lunar-return\/","title":{"rendered":"From Workshop to Moonshot \u2013 Xometry’s Role in Intuitive Machines’ Lunar Return"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Learn how Xometry provided mission-critical CNC machined parts for Intuitive Machines\u2019 lunar lander, Odysseus, helping its engineering team stay on schedule and achieve the first successful American Moon landing in over 50 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industries<\/th>Manufacturing Services Utilized<\/th>Project Brief<\/th>Solution<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Aerospace<\/td>CNC machining<\/td>NASA tasked Intuitive Machines with building a lunar lander, dubbed Odysseus, that would make the first successful American landing on the Moon since Apollo 17. To meet their fast-approaching deadline, they needed to source hundreds of specialized machined parts quickly.<\/td>By working with Xometry, Intuitive Machines was able to source hundreds of primer-coated CNC machined parts that held the craft together as it made its descent to the lunar surface. Odysseus touched down safely, began transmitting valuable data to NASA, and helped establish a hopeful precedent for the future of commercial space exploration. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Odysseus Sticks the (Lunar) Landing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On the evening of February 22, 2024, the\u00a0Intuitive Machines\u00a0team waited to see if Odysseus, the lunar lander they spent years building together, had survived its\u00a0harrowing journey\u00a0to the Moon\u2019s surface. \u201cOn landing day, we were all huddled up out there in the shop staring at the timer \u2013 we knew it was going be landing in a couple of minutes,\u201d said Brandon Crain, a procurement manager for Intuitive Machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intuitive Machines is a diversified space exploration company focused on pioneering the commercial landscape of outer space and is part of NASA\u2019s\u00a0Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative. The science and technology payloads sent to the Moon\u2019s surface as part of CLPS are helping lay the foundation for future human missions and a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


After Odysseus landed, the group continued to wait anxiously. \u201cIt’s just crickets. Nothing. We’re all just waiting,\u201d Crain said. \u201cIt was like 10 minutes where we’re all wondering, \u2018Did it work?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Credit: Intuitive Machines\/ Nick Rios<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tim Crain (no relation), chief technology officer at Intuitive Machines, finally shared the news the team was waiting to hear \u201cAlright, guys, we can confirm without a doubt that our hardware is on the surface of the Moon.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Intuitive Machines team was able to successfully land the Company\u2019s Nova-C class lunar lander on the Moon, marking the United States\u2019 first lunar landing since Apollo 17 more than 50 years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe minute that they could confirm that they had a signal, the place went nuts \u2013 it was amazing! Because until that minute, we didn’t know [if it survived the landing],\u201d Crain recalled, smiling. \u201cThat was a very, very fun night.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For most, Odysseus\u2019 journey began with a rocket launch and ended with a successful landing.  For Crain and his team, that night was an exhilarating conclusion to years of hard work and dedication. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>To the Moon or Bust<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u56fe\u7247\u7531 Intuitive Machines\/ Nick Rios \u63d0\u4f9b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brandon Crain serves as a liaison between the engineering and purchasing teams at Intuitive Machines. \u201cOnce the engineers have parts they need made, they hand them off to me. I facilitate which part comes from where and I find the right vendor for each one.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crain first became familiar with the company by working with them as a vendor himself. When the leaders at Intuitive Machines learned of his 25 years of experience sourcing custom-machined components, they hired him as a full-time member of the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Crain joined the Intuitive Machines team, he set out to refine their procurement process. The 150 engineers in his Houston-based team had grown accustomed to ordering parts on their own without going through a vendor vetting process. When looking at their vendor orders, he often asked, \u201cIs this even something this person should be selling us? Are they qualified to make this type of part? How are they going to inspect it?\u201d Crain said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, Crain knew from experiences in his previous role that he could turn to Xometry to help simplify the procurement process. \u201cXometry quickly helped me plug some gaps. [With Xometry], we can check boxes for inspections or rely on them if we need additional surface treatments or tight tolerances. The website for submitting quotes is super straightforward. It was an easy way for us to start fixing [these issues] and get stuff very quickly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Credit: Intuitive Machines\/ Nick Rios<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One afternoon, Crain received a phone call from Xometry\u2019s CEO, Randy Altschuler. \u201cHe’s said, \u2018Hey, I\u2019m seeing a lot of activity on your account \u2013 is there anything that you need us to work on?\u2019 I was like, \u2018Man, I’m so glad you called me.\u2019 He put some people in place to really help streamline a lot of the issues that we were facing.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Xometry\u2019s applications engineering team helped Crain further streamline the process. \u201cThey understood our internal language and helped get things reliably and quickly,\u201d he said. “Xometry\u2019s team was diligent about referencing our internal inventory tracking numbers in their communications. By doing this, Xometry helped us track and resolve DFM issues much more efficiently \u2013 which is very helpful when you are tracking hundreds of parts among hundreds of engineers.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>How Xometry\u2019s CNC Machined Parts Helped Bring Odysseus to the Moon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Credit: Intuitive Machines<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lunar lander is encased in carbon fiber and aluminum honeycomb sandwich panels. This design makes Odysseus robust enough to withstand landing forces while remaining lightweight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMass is the enemy,\u201d Crain explained. \u201cBecause the heavier you are, the more fuel you need. The more fuel you need, the heavier you get. And so we do everything we can to be as light as possible while keeping it strong enough for its application.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, while this panel design kept the design lightweight, it did create a challenge for Intuitive Machine\u2019s engineering team. \u201cYou can’t screw anything into it; It doesn’t have the meat,\u201d Crain said \u201cAnd so anywhere we need a fastener like a screw or bolt, you have to put a metallic body inside of that panel.\u201d
By placing Xomery CNC machined spool fittings on each side of the panel, Intuitive Machines\u2019 engineering team was able to create a thread point that they could screw into. These titanium spool fittings are about an inch in diameter and are coated in a special adhesive primer, which helps the spool fasteners bind the panels together.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Credit: Intuitive Machines\/ Nick Rios<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere are hundreds of those, and they’re literally all over the vehicle,\u201d Crain remarked. \u201c[There is a] very good chance that if it got bolted onto the lander, it was bolted through a Xometry spool fastener.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Xometry is equipped with thousands of material and surface finish options. If you don\u2019t see what you need on our menu, that doesn\u2019t mean Xometry can\u2019t source it. Select \u201cOther,\u201d and our DFM team will get back to you with the price and lead times. Xometry will match you with a supplier that is best suited to your unique needs. In the rare circumstance where Xometry does not have immediate access to a material or finish option, it will onboard suppliers with materials or finishes you provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When he brought the issue to Xometry, \u201cthey took on that custom primer for us,\u201d Crain said. \u201cAnd it’s been a game changer for building the first vehicle. We ordered hundreds of parts with that primer on it, and they’re on the Moon right now.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of Crain\u2019s favorite Xometry parts was the CNC machined landing gears designed to make first contact with the lunar surface. After ordering the custom aluminum panels that were placed on the bottom side of the landing gear, Intuitive Machines leadership etched the names of their team into them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cXometry made and delivered that dish. That was pretty dang cool.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>How Xometry Helps You Build Your Big Ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Xometry has helped thousands of engineers and procurement professionals source high-quality parts quickly. Our AI-driven platform, backed by our\u00a0global 10,000+ supplier strong network, revolutionizes the procurement process, providing instant pricing and lead times for you and your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without Xometry playing the role they did, I don’t think we could have put this first lunar lander together in the timeline that we needed to. Xometry\u2019s performance was extremely good, They managed their systems, team, and resources to get us what we needed on time \u2013 We knew we could count on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brandon Crain,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Procurement Manager at Intuitive Machines<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you have a big idea you need built, we\u2019d love to help. Get an\u00a0instant quote<\/a>\u00a0today, or\u00a0connect with a member of our team\u00a0and discover why you can count on Xometry for your next project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Building the Next Generation of Moon Landers With Xometry\u2019s Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Credit: Intuitive Machines\/ Carter Pytel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After successfully landing its first spacecraft, Intuitive Machines has fundamentally disrupted the economics of landing on the Moon through a fixed-price performance contract, demonstrating unprecedented economics and efficiency to commercial customers and NASA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intuitive Machines is now readying itself for the IM-2 mission. The commercial and NASA payloads on IM-2 complement the pursuit of water on the Moon and the effort to establish a foothold on the south pole, where NASA\u2019s $93 billion Artemis campaign is targeting human missions this decade.
Intuitive Machines is assembling IM-2\u2019s propulsion and structural components in-house and will be completing the integration of NASA\u2019s ice mining drill in the fourth quarter of 2024. In addition, Intuitive Machines\u2019 Micro Nova hopper, designed to search for water ice in permanently shaded regions of the Moon, completed thermal vacuum chamber testing before the end of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Xometry is excited to support them as they embark on their next voyage into the final frontier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more about how to get the most value from our proprietary platform, be sure to watch\u00a07 Pro Tips for Mastering Xometry\u2019s Instant Quoting Engine\u00ae. This webinar recording is a must-listen for engineering, product design, and procurement professionals looking to leverage Xometry’s platform for enhanced manufacturing efficiency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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