A technology-based manufacturer of aerospace and defense parts and systems recently expanded its capability to develop and produce metal alloy additive manufacturing parts for aerospace and power systems through the acquisition of AM provider which services the aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets.
Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. has acquired 3D Material Technologies (3DMT) from ARC Group Worldwide, Inc., complementing Aerojet Rocketdyne’s industry-leading capabilities to develop and produce metal alloy additive manufacturing parts for aerospace propulsion and power systems. Aerojet Rocketdyne has qualified production parts for the RL10 and RS-25 liquid rocket engines and continues to develop and demonstrate the benefits of additive manufacturing for its hypersonic propulsion systems.
“The addition of 3DMT’s capacity and expertise in metal alloy additive manufacturing expands our range of products and services in the space and defense markets,” said Eileen Drake, CEO and president of Aerojet Rocketdyne. “As we look to the future, additive manufacturing will continue to play an important role in lowering costs and production timelines. This deal allows Aerojet Rocketdyne to broaden its application of this revolutionary technology. We respect the long-standing reputation for quality and customer focus that 3DMT has built in the aerospace industry and we are thrilled to welcome them to our company.”
3DMT will continue to operate with its existing workforce at its 28,000 square ft. facility located in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Main photo credit/caption: Aerojet Rocketdyne / Hot-fire test of Aerojet Rocketdyne’s ISE-100 thruster conducted at the company’s Redmond, Washington test facility
