3D-Metal Forming

Safran Nacelles has secured a new expertise, which enables the organisation to enhance its technology portfolio and consolidate its position as a reference aerospace player in the development and manufacture of nacelles.

Safran Nacelles completed the acquisition of 3DMF, a world leader specialized in High Energy Hydro Forming (HEHF) of metal parts. This innovative manufacturing process reinforces Safran Nacelles’ capacity to develop and produce parts for nacelles and engines, including nozzles and air inlet lips. HEHF is also an enabling technology for manufacturing Monolithic Integrated Structures from thick plate.

Located in the Netherlands, 3DMF manufactures prototype and series parts mainly for the aerospace industry. The manufacturing process developed by the company enables to produce a very high-quality finished product which can be large and of various thicknesses and offers dimension and precision characteristics that are above current standards. As of today, 3D Metal Forming is a wholly owned subsidiary of Safran Nacelles.