GKN 航太擴大挪威增材製造能力　推動永續航太製造新里程

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擴大全球增材製造佈局　GKN 航太挪威廠迎來新投資

GKN Aerospace Expands Global AM Footprint with New Investment in Norway

GKN 航太宣布將在其位於挪威孔斯貝格（Kongsberg）的發動機卓越中心，投資發展先進增材製造（Additive Manufacturing, AM）能力。該計畫由挪威製造科技加速器（Norwegian Catapult Manufacturing Technology in Kongsberg）與挪威國家產業成長基金 SIVA 共同投入 1,200 萬挪威克朗（約新台幣 3,700 萬／近 100 萬英鎊），以強化挪威在永續工業創新領域的競爭力。

GKN Aerospace has announced an investment to expand advanced additive manufacturing capabilities at its engines centre of excellence in Kongsberg, Norway. The initiative is supported by a NOK 12 million (nearly £1 million) co-investment from Norwegian Catapult Manufacturing Technology in Kongsberg and The Industrial Growth Company (SIVA), reinforcing Norway’s position in sustainable industrial innovation.

增材製造推動低浪費、短供應鏈與永續生產

Additive Manufacturing Enables Sustainability, Efficiency and Industrial Transformation

增材製造技術大幅降低材料浪費、縮短供應鏈並減少環境足跡。透過此次合作，Norwegian Catapult 與 GKN 航太將加速 AM 技術的工業化應用，並在挪威打造先進且永續的增材製造平台，進一步深化當地產業創新能量。

Additive manufacturing reduces material waste, shortens supply chains, and lowers environmental impact. Through this collaboration, Norwegian Catapult and GKN Aerospace aim to accelerate industrial adoption of AM and establish a foundation for advanced, sustainable additive manufacturing in Norway.

承接瑞典與美國投資　GKN 擴大全球 AM 版圖

Part of GKN Aerospace’s Broader Global Expansion in AM

此協議是 GKN 航太全球 AM 能力擴張的最新一步，緊接近期於瑞典與美國的相關投資。藉由與 Norwegian Catapult 的戰略合作，GKN 航太將持續提升產能、加速創新，並讓先進製造能力更貼近全球客戶，同時支持挪威成為永續工業創新的重要力量。

The agreement marks the next step in GKN Aerospace’s ongoing global expansion of additive manufacturing capabilities, following recent investments in Sweden and the United States. Partnering with Norwegian Catapult strengthens GKN’s strategy to expand capacity, accelerate innovation and bring advanced AM technologies closer to customers, while supporting Norway’s ambitions in sustainable industrial development.

增材製造是航太未來核心

Executive Remarks: AM Is Central to the Future of Aerospace

GKN 航太材料解決方案高級副總裁 Sébastien Aknouche 表示：
「增材製造是航太產業未來願景的核心。此次與 Norwegian Catapult 的合作，將使我們得以全面推進增材技術的工業化，並將永續、高效能的解決方案更快速地帶給全球客戶。」

“Additive manufacturing is a cornerstone of our vision for the future of aerospace,” said Sébastien Aknouche, Senior Vice President, Material Solutions, GKN Aerospace. “This partnership enables us to fully industrialise additive technology and bring sustainable, high-performance solutions closer to our customers.”

Kongsberg Technology Cluster 負責人 Ole B. Hoen 表示：
「與 GKN 航太的合作將為挪威打造面向未來的製造平台。這項計畫結合世界級專業與共同推動創新及綠色產業的目標。透過共同投資，我們確保 GKN 航太在孔斯貝格導入的獨特基礎設施與能力，能開放給更多挪威企業學習、測試與發展。」

“Together with GKN Aerospace, we are building a platform for future-oriented manufacturing in Norway,” said Ole B. Hoen. “By co-investing in this initiative, we ensure that the unique infrastructure and competence GKN Aerospace is establishing in Kongsberg becomes available to the broader Norwegian industry.”

強化孔斯貝格卓越中心　滿足全球發動機 OEM 持續成長需求

Strategic Impact: Strengthening Kongsberg as a Global Centre of Excellence

此合作強化了 GKN 航太在孔斯貝格的卓越中心能力，並支撐公司長期的技術藍圖。GKN 航太的專有 AM 技術已被應用於全球多型先進航空發動機的關鍵零組件生產。此次升級將提升 GKN 挪威廠應對全球發動機 OEM 不斷提高的產能與創新需求，進一步展現公司對永續與新世代動力系統研發的承諾。

The agreement supports GKN Aerospace’s long-term strategy to expand global additive manufacturing capabilities, including investments in machinery, hardware and industrial infrastructure. Strengthening the Kongsberg centre of excellence enhances the company’s ability to meet rising demand from engine OEMs and reinforces its commitment to innovation and sustainability in next-generation engine manufacturing.