3D concept of a spacecraft in orbit, with solar panels and modular structure, designed with IronCAD.

Hempsell Astronautics

Developing professional space concepts with IronCAD

Hempsell Astronautics develops and presents innovative space concepts at the level of major aerospace companies. With IronCAD and KeyShot, complex designs and realistic environments are convincingly brought to life.

About Hempsell Astronautics

With more than 40 years of experience in astronautics, Mark Hempsell focuses on consulting, education and the development of innovative space systems with Hempsell Astronautics. The company draws on broad expertise in all types of space systems and has all the tools for design and analysis at the concept and feasibility stages.

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Space expertise

Decades of experience in astronautics and systems engineering

Innovative projects

From lunar missions to interplanetary concepts

Concept development

Focus on design and feasibility studies

Flexible organization

Small team with big impact

The challenge

As a smaller player in the space sector, Hempsell Astronautics must develop and present concepts on the same level as large aerospace companies.

  • Making complex systems visually compelling
  • Creating realistic space environments
  • Deliver professional presentations for clients and conferences

The solution: IronCAD + KeyShot

With IronCAD and KeyShot integration, Hempsell Astronautics has powerful tools to create complex designs and visualizations.

  • Designing detailed 3D space concepts
  • Creating realistic renders and animations
  • Convincingly visualize complex scenes
  • Creating professional presentations
3D model of a compact satellite structure (CubeSat) in orbit, designed with IronCAD.

The result

IronCAD allows Hempsell Astronautics to develop and present concepts that compete with the largest players in the market.

Professional concepts
Similar to large aerospace companies

Realistic visualizations
Complex space environments convincingly rendered

Present faster
Stronger presentations for clients and conferences

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“IronCAD gives us the tools to operate on almost equal footing with large aerospace companies.”

Mark Hempsell
Founder, Hempsell Astronautics

From concept to compelling visualization

In addition to standard rendering in IronCAD, Mark uses KeyShot to create complex room scenes.

  • More control over light and environment
  • Realistic visualizations of space missions
  • Better storytelling in presentations
3D concept of a manned spacecraft on the lunar surface designed with IronCAD

From design to realization

IronCAD is used not only for visualization, but also for physical applications.

  • 3D printed models directly from CAD
  • Highly accurate mass predictions
  • Designs deployable for real engineering applications

Flexible and accessible CAD platform

After years of experience with other CAD systems, Mark deliberately chose IronCAD for its combination of power, ease of use and affordability.

“Software solutions like IronCAD enable small companies to deliver system-level concept work comparable to large companies.”

Engineering the Scorpion:  Mark Hempsell | 06/05/2020

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