# GKN and GE Additive sign MoU for additive manufacturing collaboration

GKN signed a Memorandum of Understanding with GE Additive, Concept Laser, and Arcam AB to collaborate on additive manufacturing. GKN becomes a GE Additive development and production center and a preferred powder supplier, while GE supplies additive machines and services.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2017-10-17
- Status: announced
- Products: additive manufacturing machines, metal powder
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Arcam AB](https://endata.com/companies/2045.md) (partner)
- [GE Additive](https://endata.com/companies/2046.md) (partner)
- [GKN plc](https://endata.com/companies/2944.md) (partner)
- [Concept Laser](https://endata.com/companies/16273.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [aero-mag.com](https://www.aero-mag.com/gkn-ge-additive-sign-mou-additive-manufacturing-collaboration), 2017-10-17: "We look forward to collaborating with GE Additive on this revolutionary technology."

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