GKN Aerospace has announced that it has become the first company in the world to receive Nadcap accreditation for its Laser Wire Directed Energy Deposition (L-DED-w) manufacturing process. This certification serves as an independent, industry-recognized validation of the company’s production methods within the specialized field of metal additive manufacturing.
Nadcap, or the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program, provides a standardized, rigorous quality assurance framework for the aerospace and defense sectors. By securing this accreditation, GKN Aerospace obtains formal validation that its L-DED-w processes meet the stringent requirements necessary for high-stakes aerospace applications.
The company stated that it expects this accreditation to serve as a catalyst for transitioning further applications of its laser wire technology into full-scale production. While GKN Aerospace already maintains active operations utilizing this additive technology, the Nadcap approval provides the essential quality benchmarks required to expand its deployment for more complex or critical aerospace components.
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