Research projects
As a leading powder metallurgy partner, we have the opportunity to drive technology forward to positively impact the advancements of technology, the innovation of products around the world, and the environment we live in.
Explore the research projects we are involved in and the innovations we drive that are shaping the future of manufacturing.
Fatigue-life Forecasting Research
The GKN Powder Metallurgy team has earned the 2019 MPIF Howard I. Sanderow Outstanding Technical Paper Award for research conducted on fatigue-life forecasting of PM materials. The team has created a global digital database of accurate PM material data to support customers in early design discussions.
RobuSinter research project
Through the Robusinter research project, we want to conserve natural resources and improve the framework conditions for our employees.
The optimization of the robustness of the compression process through adaptive manufacturing is an important step in the extension of our Digital and Adaptive Value Stream.
BMBF research project IDAM
In cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen and the Chair for Digital Additive Production DAP of RWTH Aachen University, GKN is supporting the Research Project "Industrialization and Digitization of Additive Manufacturing (AM)" for Automobile Series Processes.
CALyPSOL research project
Green Energy is a central part of the values of GKN Powder Metallurgy. Together with the DLR -Institute for Solar Research in Germany, we develop measures for the absorption of CO2 in filter technology research.
NeStPEL research project
For green hydrogen from renewable energies, GKN is supporting research into water splitting with electricity into oxygen (O2) and Hydrogen (H).
In cooperation with the Forschungszentrum Jülich in Germany we are working on this project and contribute our know-how by developing compact and flexible porous titanium solutions for higher system efficiency.
COMSYN research project
In cooperation with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the Technical Research Center Finland, GKN Powder Metallurgy is helping to significantly reduce biofuel costs.
Filtration is the important final step before biofuel synthesis and GKN is researching the best filter material for this application. Our new filter material withstands extreme temperatures and ultra-corrosive environments. This has a positive effect on the process.
SUPREME research project
The SUPREME project aims to optimize Powder Metallurgy processes throughout the value chain and focuses on a combination of fast-growing industrial production routes and advanced ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
As an official project partner, GKN Additive is active in the areas of Additive Manufacturing and Digitization.
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