GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace specializes in engine systems, aerostructures, and advanced manufacturing including large-scale additive manufacturing for complex aerospace components.
- CEO / Founder
- Peter Dilnot
- Team Size
- 10000+
- Stage
- Subsidiary
- Total Funding
- Publicly Traded
- Latest Round
- Corporate Round
- Key Investors
- Melrose Industries PLC
Technology & Products
Key Products
Additive Manufactured Components, Engine Systems, Aerostructures, Electrical Wiring Interconnect Systems (EWIS), Transparency Systems
Technological Advantage
Holds proprietary expertise in LMD-w process development and qualification, with significant investments in AM capacity and certification experience with global aviation authorities.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers reduced component weight, shortened manufacturing lead times, and minimized material waste through innovative design and advanced manufacturing technologies.
How They Differentiate
Focus on large-format, structurally critical additive manufactured components using LMD-w technology, with validated production capabilities and rapid industrialization.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Major aerospace and defense OEMs, including engine manufacturers (e.g., Pratt & Whitney, GE Aerospace, Rolls-Royce, Safran) and airframers (e.g., Airbus, Boeing, Lockheed Martin).
Industry Verticals
Aerospace (Civil and Defense), Space
Competitors
Safran; GE Additive; Spirit AeroSystems; Collins Aerospace
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Growing additive manufacturing production volumes, expansion of AM facilities, and securing strategic contracts for next-generation aerospace platforms.
Major Milestones
Delivery of 200th 3D Printed Fan Case Mount Ring for P&W GTF engine (Feb 2024), Qualification and serial production of large-scale AM components, Establishment of global AM Centers of Excellence, Delivery of additive manufactured nozzle components for the Vulcain 2.1 engine, Significant investments in expanding AM production capacity
Notable Customers
Pratt & Whitney; GE Aerospace; Rolls-Royce; Airbus; Boeing; ArianeGroup
Recent coverage of GKN Aerospace
- GKN Aerospace wins multi-year Pratt & Whitney repair contracts covering 20+ GTF component types, deploys DED in Sweden
- GKN Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney target 2028 certification for L-DED-w F135 engine casings
- GKN Aerospace Advances Additive Manufacturing for Aerostructures Through New Collaboration
- GKN Aerospace targets broader additive manufacturing rollout across major engine programs
- GKN Aerospace launches $8.4M TITAN-AM titanium additive manufacturing project with US Air Force Research Laboratory
Equipment deals on record
Publicly disclosed purchases or installs only.
- NXG XII 600Buyer: GKN Aerospace · Supplier: Nikon SLM Solutions
- NXG XII 600Buyer: GKN Aerospace · Supplier: Nikon SLM Solutions
- RenAM 500Q FlexBuyer: GKN Aerospace · Supplier: Renishaw