GKN Aerospace Commits to Technology, Expansion
There has been no slowdown in GKN's investment in new technology in a range of areas.
At this GKN Aerospace production facility in the UK, workers are focused on developing large-scale thermoplastic primary aircraft structures for an unnamed major customer.
At this GKN Aerospace production facility in the UK, workers are focused on developing large-scale thermoplastic primary aircraft structures for an unnamed major customer.

GKN Aerospace (Chalet B379) is increasing investment in its four global technology centers (GTCs) in 2019 while also expanding capabilities that are “driving company growth.” Revenue in 2018 was just over £3.5 billion ($4.5 billion).

Claiming to be a technology leader in additive manufacturing (AM) with components flying on multiple platforms, GKN is introducing at Le Bourget new AM programs in engine systems and aerostructures. “AM transforms metal manufacture, dramatically lowering critical ‘buy-to-fly’ costs by producing complex near-net-shape geometries with lower material waste and at reduced cost in energy and carbon emissions,” according to GKN, which was acquired by venture capital company Melrose last year.