Additive Manufacture
Product Development Cycle Accelerator
In a competitive environment, speed is a crucial
enabler – getting your solution to market
first is a clear advantage. GKN’s additive
manufacturing capabilities are allowing us and
our partners to develop the next generation of
automotive drivelines more rapidly. With these
capabilities our test and integration time can be
maximised to ensure a truly optimised driving
experience is delivered, no matter the dynamic
required.
Benefits
> Ability to rapidly manufacture development prototypes
> Enhance iterative engineering processes enabling faster
innovation
> Complete geometric freedom of design
Case Study
Additive manufacturing is a true game changer, you are limited only by your imagination. In
the short term, rate and cost limitations are negating the benefits of complete geometric
flexibility for the mass market. But those mass market products need to be developed,
tested and integrated, into real world vehicles and the faster you can do it the bigger the
competitive advantage.
As automotive manufacturers look to create vehicles to meet the needs of an ever more
discerning customer base, so systems are becoming more sophisticated and must be more
robust than ever. GKN is using it’s additive manufacturing capabilities to maximise test and
integration cycles, within minimised development programme times.
Of course with such technology at the fingertips, imaginations will wander, and new
applications abound, from noise reduction properties, hollow core, high torque, gears, to
bionic stressed structures and beyond.
For further information please contact:
GKN Sinter Metals Engineering
Dahlienstraße 43, 42477 Radevormwald, Germany
Tel: +49 2195 609 940
Email: simon.hoeges@gkn.com, www.gknsintermetals.com