Pfäffikon, Schwyz, Switzerland & Augsburg, Germany - June 17, 2019 - Oerlikon AM and MT Aerospace are grouping to accelerate the use of additive parts in the aerospace and defense industries. The cooperation aims to bring productivity and cost savings to the aerospace and defense market by delivering end-to-end solutions to their customers.
 
The two companies are essential players in the aerospace market, and their combined expertise and sophisticated tech capabilities promise to help address the industry's most complicated and disruptive challenges - improved efficiency and safety at lower cost. Additively manufactured hardware, also called 3D-printed or digitized components due to the precision with which they are made, are lighter and better designed than components made in traditional manufacturing. Incorporating digitization in both air and space will enable new improvements in the industry.
 
In addition to MT Aerospace's heritage in developing highly exhausted and lightweight metal structures and Oerlikon's materials, design, 3D-printing and post-processing capabilities, the partnership presents aerospace customers a distinctive feature by realizing synergies between construction/design, manufacturing and part inspection and qualification.
 
'The companies contribute their respective expertise in component design and manufacturing, as well as component testing and qualification, to offer customers a 'one-stop-shop' from product specification to a final, qualified part,' said Hans J. Steininger, Chief Executive Officer of MT Aerospace AG, a subsidiary of Bremen-based space company OHB SE.
 
Additive making is driving the next industrial revolution. Instead of operating traditional strategies, casting, machining, joining and assembly, it allows complete freedom to create complex integrated shapes that are optimized for function, performance and cost.
 
'Through this partnership, we look ahead to continuing to lead innovation and digitization trends in the aerospace industry by accelerating and scaling up the process from concept to operational delivery,' said Prof. Dr. Michael Suess, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Oerlikon. 'To enhance the application of additive manufacturing, collaboration with key players like MT Aerospace is crucial. We are looking forward to carrying more additively manufactured parts to aerospace.'
 
By bundling their capabilities, Oerlikon AM and MT Aerospace are setting a path for their clients to unleash the full potential of additive manufacturing. The ability to optimally layout specific parts or components provides noticeable design and manufacturing benefits.
 
Oerlikon and MT Aerospace are showcasing at the Paris Airshow, a leading trade fair for the aviation and space industry, which takes place in Paris, France, from June 17 to 20, 2019. Oerlikon is showcasing its additive manufacturing, coating and turbine component solutions at booth G79 in Hall 2B. MT Aerospace will host Paris Airshow visitors at booth C 318 in Hall 2C, where it will show its 3D-expertise.



This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com

Published : 18-Jun-2019