What Happened
Advancing Next-Generation Aerostructures Through Industrialized Production
GKN Aerospace and the US Air Force Research Laboratory have launched a joint $8.4 million initiative to advance additive manufacturing for aerospace structures. The TITAN-AM program focuses on developing Laser Metal Deposition with Wire technology to enable large-scale production of titanium components for defense and commercial aerospace applications. The effort aims to address key areas required for aerospace adoption, including process industrialization and material performance validation. This development was first reported by Defence Industry Europe.