Safran
A major French aerospace and defense supplier that utilizes additive manufacturing for producing lighter, more efficient engine and aircraft components.
- CEO / Founder
- Olivier Andriès
- Team Size
- 92,000
- Stage
- Publicly traded, global leader in aerospace and defense.
- Total Funding
- Publicly Traded
- Latest Round
- Undisclosed
- Key Investors
- ["French State","Capital Group","BlackRock","TCI Fund Management"]
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Aircraft engines","Helicopter engines","Rocket propulsion systems","Landing systems","Nacelles and thrust reversers","Aircraft electrical systems","Aircraft interiors","Avionics and defense electronics"]
Technological Advantage
By mastering additive manufacturing, Safran can produce complex, single-piece components that were previously impossible to make, leading to significant weight reduction, improved performance, and shorter production cycles. This vertical integration in AM provides a strong competitive advantage in creating more efficient and sustainable aerospace products.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aircraft manufacturers (commercial, military, regional, and business), airlines, helicopter operators, armed forces, and space agencies.
Industry Verticals
["Aerospace","Defense","Space"]
Competitors
["GE Aviation","Rolls-Royce","Pratt & Whitney"]