Metal Additive Manufacturing
As a pioneer in industrial metal additive manufacturing, we're specializing in high-volume serial production. Our fully automated and digitalized process chain—from powder to part—allows us to optimize costs while maintaining exceptional precision and efficiency.
We adhere to the highest automotive quality standards, including IATF 16949, ensuring our components meet rigorous performance requirements for automotive and other demanding industries.
GKN Additive Is Revolutionizing Metal 3D Printing
Our Expertise & Technologies
Our division stands at the forefront of metal additive manufacturing by integrating cutting‐edge solutions:
- Diverse Product Range: From advanced fluid transfer systems and conformally cooled tooling to high-velocity impellers and precision injection molding tools, our portfolio reflects the versatility and high performance of metal AM.
- Advanced Design Solutions: Our unique AM approach makes it possible to achieve unparalleled functionality within constrained design spaces. With cyclic-tested components capable of withstanding pressures up to 370 bar and producing thousands of parts per year, our designs offer both reliability and scalability.
- Thermal Hardware: Utilizing next-generation generative design, our cold plates deliver maximal cooling in minimal space. This means enhanced chip performance and improved Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) for applications that demand high efficiency.
Generative-designed, liquid-cooled cold plate produced with metal additive manufacturing.
GKN Powder Metallurgy partnered with Diabatix to combine generative design and metal additive manufacturing for next-generation cold plates handling more than 2,000 W TDP. The result: free-form internal channels, lower thermal resistance, and a compact design that’s ready for high-power CPU and GPU cooling.
Certificates
ISO 9001:2015 Certification
This certification is based on the "plan-do-check-act" methodology and provides a process-oriented approach to documenting and reviewing the structure, responsibilities, and procedures required to achieve effective quality management in an organization.
AS9100 D Certification
AS9100D is a certification standard for quality management systems across the aerospace sector. Although it is derived from the ISO 9001 standard, it also includes specifics that apply to the aerospace sector.
ITAR Certificate
ITAR (the International Traffic in Arms Regulation) is a set of government regulations that relate to defense exports. Those regulations include a range of policies/provisions that cover prohibited exports, imports, and sales to or from specific countries.
HP Digital Manufacturing Network Partner
HP Digital Manufacturing Network partners have been evaluated and qualified based on end-to-end 3D printing service capabilities for production at scale, as well as manufacturing and quality processes.
RoHS REACH Compliance
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), also known as Directive 2002/95/EC, originated in the European Union. It is a product-level compliance regulation that restricts the use of specific hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products (EEE). The RoHS Directive currently restricts the use of ten substances. All products with an electrical and electronic component, unless specifically excluded, have to comply with these restrictions.
Our Technologies
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Metal Laser Sintering
GKN Powder Metallurgy specializes in Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF), an advanced additive manufacturing process that delivers high-precision, fully dense metal components. Our capabilities enable the production of complex geometries and lightweight designs that are difficult to achieve with traditional manufacturing. We provide end-to-end support, including design optimization, engineering simulations, and in-house post-processing services such as heat treatment and mechanical finishing.
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Metal Binder Jetting
GKN Powder Metallurgy leads the way in Metal Binder Jetting, a scalable additive manufacturing technology designed for high-volume serial production. Our fully automated process enables the efficient creation of complex, lightweight metal parts with exceptional precision and reduced costs. We offer complete support, including design optimization, simulations, and engineering expertise, to help customers harness the full potential of binder jetting. We also offer in-house post-processing options—such as heat treatment, mechanical finishing, and coating.
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Plastic Multi Jet Fusion
This advanced technology enables high-speed, cost-effective production with excellent surface quality and detail resolution. Ideal for both prototypes and serial production, MJF delivers durable, functional parts with precise dimensional accuracy. We provide design optimization, post-processing options, and support to ensure your components meet performance requirements across various industries.