GKN Aerospace to expand additive manufacturing capabilities in Norway
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Additive manufacturing reduces material waste, shortens supply chains, and lowers environmental impact. Through this collaboration, Norwegian Catapult and GKN Aerospace will accelerate industrial adoption of additive manufacturing and build a platform for advanced, sustainable additive manufacturing in Norway.
This agreement marks the next step in the continued expansion of GKN Aerospace’s global additive manufacturing capability, following recent investments in Sweden and the USA. By partnering with Norwegian Catapult, GKN Aerospace is reinforcing its strategy to expand capacity, accelerate innovation, and bring advanced additive manufacturing closer to customers, while simultaneously supporting Norway’s ambition to lead in sustainable industrial innovation and development.
Sébastien Aknouche, Senior Vice President, Material Solutions, GKN Aerospace, added: “Additive manufacturing is a cornerstone of our vision for the future of aerospace. This partnership with Norwegian Catapult enables us to fully industrialise additive technology and bring sustainable, high-performance solutions closer to our customers.”
Ole B. Hoen, Head of Kongsberg Technology Cluster, said: “Together with GKN Aerospace, we are building a platform for future-oriented manufacturing in Norway. This collaboration combines world-class expertise with a shared ambition to drive technological progress and support a greener industry. By co-investing in this initiative, we ensure that the unique infrastructure and competence GKN Aerospace now gets in Kongsberg becomes available to the broader Norwegian Industry who will follow in GKN Aerospace’s footsteps through learning and testing in the Catapult.”
The agreement supports GKN Aerospace’s long-term strategy to expand its global additive manufacturing capabilities, including broader investments in advanced machinery, hardware, and industrial infrastructure. This growth is central to the company’s technology roadmap. GKN Aerospace’s proprietary additive manufacturing technologies enable breakthrough methods for producing critical components for many of the world’s leading aerospace engines. Strengthening its centre of excellence in Kongsberg enhances the company’s ability to meet rising demand from engine OEMs and reinforces GKN Aerospace’s commitment to innovation and sustainability in next-generation engine manufacturing.
