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GKN AEROSPACE
20+ years of additive fabrication technology coming to fruition
2000 - 2015
Research phase
FACH
> First Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) cell
> Partnership with Permanova
> Extensive research and testing
2005 - 2015
Start of production
on simple applications
First launch in 2008
> Additive manufacturing of
complex features
> No load-bearing functionality
> 2 parts in production
Multiple complex
demonstrators
Extensive test campaigns
> Extensive material
characterisation
2015 - 2023
Start of production on
"load-bearing' structures
> GTF engine mount rings (A220 and
E195) enter production (2023)
> Permanova acquisition (2022)
> Introducing LMD on multiple products
> Significant pull from customers
Unique capability and know-how in laser welding for additive manufacturing (AM)
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