Innovation and Research
GKN Powder Metallurgy is at the forefront of advancing manufacturing technologies through a series of innovative research projects. These initiatives aim to enhance product performance, promote sustainability, and drive technological progress across various industries.
As a global, strongly positioned company, we have the opportunity to positively influence the world through technology research. For us, this is both a gift and a responsibility that we gladly accept.
Fatigue-Life Forecasting Research
To support early design discussions, GKN Powder Metallurgy has developed a comprehensive digital database containing accurate fatigue-life parameters for a wide range of powder metallurgy (PM) materials. This initiative enables precise fatigue lifetime predictions, facilitating more informed material selection and design processes.
RobuSinter Research Project
The RobuSinter project focuses on optimizing the robustness of the compaction process through adaptive manufacturing. By integrating physical models with machine learning, GKN aims to predict product quality and implement adaptive control systems, leading to more efficient and sustainable manufacturing practices.
BMBF Research Project IDAM
In collaboration with partners like the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT and RWTH Aachen University, GKN is advancing the industrialization and digitization of additive manufacturing (AM) for automotive series production. The IDAM project seeks to integrate metallic 3D printing into conventional automotive production lines, targeting the production of at least 50,000 components annually.
CALyPSOL Research Project
Aligned with its commitment to green energy, GKN collaborates with the DLR Institute for Solar Research in Germany to develop measures for CO₂ absorption in filter technology research, contributing to environmental sustainability.
NeStPEL Research Project
GKN is supporting research into water splitting using renewable energies to produce green hydrogen. In partnership with Forschungszentrum Jülich in Germany, GKN is developing compact and flexible porous titanium solutions to enhance system efficiency in hydrogen production.
COMSYN Research Project
To reduce biofuel costs, GKN collaborates with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the Technical Research Center Finland. The focus is on developing filter materials that withstand extreme conditions, improving the biofuel synthesis process's efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
SUPREME Research Project
The SUPREME project aims to optimize powder metallurgy processes throughout the value chain, focusing on fast-growing industrial production routes and advanced ferrous and non-ferrous metals. As an official project partner, GKN Additive contributes expertise in additive manufacturing and digitization.
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Products
GKN Powder Metallurgy delivers precision-engineered metal components that enhance performance, reduce weight, and improve efficiency. Our innovative solutions serve industries from automotive to industrial, offering advanced materials, complex geometries, and superior durability through cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.
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Technologies
GKN Powder Metallurgy utilizes advanced technologies to push innovation. From powder production to sintering, forging, and additive manufacturing, our expertise enables complex geometries, enhanced material properties, and efficient production—delivering high-performance solutions tailored to diverse industry applications.