Expansion announced for GKN Aerospace's American facility, focusing on additive manufacturing of engine components
GKN Aerospace Expands Newington, Connecticut Facility for FCMR Production
GKN Aerospace, a leading aerospace company, is expanding its facility in Newington, Connecticut, to ramp up production of the Fan Case Mount Ring (FCMR), a vital component of the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine.
The expansion marks a significant milestone for GKN Aerospace and its FCMR programme, according to Joakim Andersson, president engines at GKN Aerospace. He stated that this move will help meet wider market demand and support the programme's progress towards 100% serial production by the end of 2025, following the FCMR's FAA certification.
Sébastien Aknouche, SVP material solutions at GKN Aerospace, mentioned that expanding the technology to the US will support the full volume of FCMR production in one place. This move is expected to strengthen global supply chains by offering an alternative production method and further solidify GKN Aerospace's commitment to innovation and customer delivery.
In a related development, Brookhouse Aerospace has invested over £500,000 in additional machinery to extend its engineering capabilities. The person responsible for the expansion at the Newington factory is not publicly specified.
Meanwhile, GKN Aerospace's sister company, Pratt & Whitney, has secured an $18m contract from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to sustain TF33 engines.
Elsewhere in the aerospace sector, a consortium led by Honeywell has received UK government funding for a project aimed at revolutionizing aerospace technology manufacturing using AI and additive manufacturing. The company's proprietary additive fabrication process is projected to achieve over 70% material savings, reduce material consumption, and shorten production lead times.
Dassault Systèmes has also announced that the NCC has adopted the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud and extended its use to other innovation centres within the UK High Value Manufacturing Catapult network.
Finally, Lockheed Martin will upgrade the Republic of Korea Air Force's F-16 Block 52 flight simulators to mirror the advanced capabilities of its modernised F-16 Viper (F-16V) aircraft.
With these developments, the aerospace industry continues to innovate and adapt, ensuring the delivery of cutting-edge technology and solutions for its customers.
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