GKN Aerospace Gears Up For Additive-Manufacturing Components

Airbus A220-300
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LONDON—GKN Aerospace is gearing up to begin production of its first load-bearing additive-manufactured (AM) components in what it calls a “tipping point” for the industry. The company at year-end plans to begin delivering titanium fan-case mount rings produced with AM for the Pratt & Whitney PW1500...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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