GKN Additive
Auburn Hills, United States
Verified supplier · Last verified 18 Aug 2026
GKN Powder Metallurgy is a global leader in metal additive manufacturing, delivering end-to-end solutions from powder development to production-ready parts. The company operates three core capabilities: metal AM powders, laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), and metal binder jetting (MBJ) for both product development and contract manufacturing. With facilities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, GKN combines industrial-scale production with design freedom and material efficiency, serving demanding applications in aerospace, automotive, medical, and industrial sectors.
What makes them different
GKN's unique value lies in its integrated approach combining proprietary metal powder development with dual-technology manufacturing (laser LPBF up to 250 cm³/hr and high-speed MBJ up to 4,000 cm³/hr). The company operates an Industry 4.0-enabled global print network with intelligent digital twin technology, enabling scalable production from prototypes to thousands of parts. GKN's extensive post-processing capabilities (HIP, CNC finishing, heat treatment, advanced NDT/CT scanning) and 100% powder recycling sustainability program differentiate it from competitors.
Industries served
- Aerospace & Defense
- Automotive
- Medical Devices
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Electronics
- Energy
Capacity
Global manufacturing footprint with 15+ facilities across USA (Auburn Hills MI headquarters, plus locations in OH, PA, IN, NC, WI), Europe (Germany, UK, Italy, Romania, Turkey), and Asia (India, China, Japan). Capable of high-volume production with MBJ technology delivering up to 4,000 cm³/hr printing speeds, complemented by laser LPBF at 250 cm³/hr for complex, precision components.
Technologies
- SLM
- Binder Jetting
Materials
- Aluminum AlSi10Mg
- Inconel 625
- Inconel 718
- Tool Steel
- Copper
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