GKN Aerospace expands Newington facility for 3D-printed engine component

GKN Aerospace is expanding its Newington, Connecticut facility to add a production line for a new additively fabricated engine component, the first 3D-printed critical aircraft component to fly. The expansion will add about 20 employees, bringing headcount to 170.

“GKN Aerospace’s recently announced expansion of their Newington, Connecticut facility... adds a production line for a new additively fabricated engine component, notably the first 3-D printed critical aircraft component to be flying in the world.”advancect.org

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• advancect.orgGKN Aerospace Wins 2025 Aerospace Impact AwardGolden Shovel Agency, www.goldenshovelagency.comJan 5, 2026

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