NASA has recently developed a rocket fuel pump made using ‘selective laser melting’, a form of 3-d printing. This pump is capable of pumping over 75 litres of liquid hydrogen per second, at a temperature of -240 degrees Celsius. That’s pretty good performance for a pump. With 3-d printing becoming a more viable option for manufacturing, 3-d printed pumps could be closer than we think. No more long lead times from pump manufacturers - each individual pump could be made as s

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We’re offering a prize of a chocolate-filled suitcase to the person who sends in the best photo of an old pump in poor condition. We often come across pumps that are in need of maintenance and repair work and we’re interested to know what else is out there, so we’re giving you the opportunity to win this chocolate-filled suitcase. Just send your photo of an old pump in poor condition to oldpump@deckpro.uk.com by 30 November 2015, and the best picture will be chosen on 1 Dece