GKN Aerospace has acquired a pioneering Swedish additive manufacturing (AM) system business as part of its Engines business’s journey to transform its supply chain and offer more sustainable and advanced material solutions to customers. Permanova Lasersystem AB, based in Gothenburg, is a specialist in advanced laser technology and cell integration, and a current supplier of laser welding and laser metal deposition systems to GKN Aerospace. The move is also a milestone in the company’s sustainability journey, with AM reducing material and energy usage by up to 80% compared with traditional manufacturing.
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