# GKN Aerospace gains Nadcap accreditation for L-DED-w technology

GKN Aerospace's Trollhättan site received Nadcap accreditation for its Laser Wire Directed Energy Deposition (L-DED-w) technology, verifying its manufacturing processes for quality and traceability. The company invested over SEK 600 million in a new facility in 2024 to industrialize additive manufacturing.

- Type: Product launch
- Announced: 2026-11-02
- Where: Trollhättan, Sweden
- Value: $58.0M (600.0M SEK)
- Status: completed
- Products: L-DED-w additive manufacturing components
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [GKN Aerospace](https://endata.com/companies/3849.md)

## Sources

- [m4snews.com](https://m4snews.com/article/gkn-aerospace-secures-nadcap-accreditation-for-l-ded-w-technology), 2026-11-02: "The Nadcap accreditation provides independent verification of its L-DED-w processes, strengthening its position as a reliable partner in aerospace and defense manufacturing."

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