PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Norsk Titanium (Norsk) announces a Memorandum of Understanding with
Safran Landing Systems to demonstrate the technology readiness and
maturity of Norsk’s additive manufacturing process in an actual titanium
forging application.
The Test Plan will demonstrate Norsk’s Rapid Plasma Deposition™ (RPD™)
process on a landing gear component, as well as the ability of the
additive process to achieve Safran’s high material and manufacturing
standards. Successful demonstration of technology readiness will prepare
the Safran Landing Systems and Norsk team for qualification,
certification and production of this component and others within the
Safran Landing Systems family of parts.
Norsk is the world’s first FAA-approved, OEM qualified supplier of
additive-manufactured, structural titanium components. Norsk’s
proprietary RPD™ process, which transforms titanium wire into complex
components suitable for structural and safety-critical applications, has
been in serial production of commercial OEM titanium components since
April 2017.
“The Safran relationship is one of many firsts for Norsk. It is the
first activity designed to supply multiple OEMs. It’s the first
structurally significant part and also the first long-term European and
North American collaboration. Norsk is proud to be part of these
milestones,” said President and CEO of Norsk Titanium Michael Canario.
“Safran views Norsk Titanium’s technology as a potential fit for
Safran’s material and additive manufacturing strategy,” said Sébastien
Messé, Additive Manufacturing Chief Engineer at Safran Landing Systems.
“The relationship with Norsk has reached an important milestone to be
able to certify components using RPD™ technology,” said Alain Frehring,
Executive Vice President Purchasing at Safran Landing Systems.
For more information on Norsk, visit www.norsktitanium.com.
Norsk will also have a display of its RPD™ technology at the
International Paris Air Show, June 17-20.
About Norsk Titanium
Norsk Titanium is the world’s pioneering supplier of aerospace-grade,
additive manufactured, structural titanium components. The company is
distinguished in the aviation industry by its patented Rapid Plasma
Deposition™ (RPD™) process that transforms titanium wire into complex
components suitable for structural and safety-critical applications.
Norsk Titanium is a tier-1 supplier to Boeing and is committed to
cost-reducing aerostructures and jet engines for the world’s premier
aerospace manufacturers. RPD™ is the world’s first FAA-approved,
3D-printed, structural titanium, delivering substantial lead-time and
cost savings for aerospace, defense and commercial customers. www.norsktitanium.com.
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