Nikon SLM Solutions and ArianeGroup collaborate on ultra-large aerospace Additive Manufacturing
June 26, 2025
Nikon SLM Solutions, headquartered in Lübeck, Germany, has announced that ArianeGroup, based in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France, will acquire one of its new large-scale metal Additive Manufacturing machines capable of producing nickel-based alloy components exceeding 1 m3 in size.
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Through this partnership, Nikon SLM Solutions will continue to demonstrate the use of laser beam powder bed fusion (PBF-LB) Additive Manufacturing technology to produce highly complex, large-format components needed to meet stringent quality and productivity requirements for sectors like aerospace and defence.
“ArianeGroup is a key global player in the space industry. Our collaboration with ArianeGroup demonstrates the effectiveness of our technology and shows how Nikon SLM’s innovations can meet the demanding needs of strategic, high-tech customer,” stated Julien Frugier, Sales Manager, Nikon SLM Solutions.
The companies describe their partnership as a clear demonstration of how Additive Manufacturing continues to evolve as a foundational tool for the space industry. By minimising assembly needs and enabling lightweight, high-performance components, Nikon SLM Solutions’ technology provides ArianeGroup the opportunity to enhance lead time and reduce costs on complex, ultra-large-scale hardware for liquid propulsion critical applications.
