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Reducing aircraft emissions
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Aerospace
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In the on-going struggle against climate change, the aerospace industry is looking for ways to actively reduce the environmental impact of the sector as it faces tough regulations to reduce its carbon footprint.
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The importance of technology
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Aerospace
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Substantial investment in research and development together with high levels of technical innovation give GKN Aerospace differentiation and a platform for growth.
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Pushing boundaries in composites
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Aerospace
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The use of composite structures in aerospace is dramatically increasing. GKN is committed to continuing to develop technologies that maximise the performance benefits of optimised composite architectures.
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Growing metallic components
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Aerospace
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The way metallic structures for aircraft are manufactured is changing and GKN is well positioned to lead this change.
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Niche technologies
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Aerospace
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GKN is developing a number of specialist technologies that add differentiation to a product by improving its functionality. These specialist technologies give GKN differentiation and will be an important part of the multi functional product solutions of the future.
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The growth of composites
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Aerospace
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Composite parts manufacture has undergone a transformational change in recent years. Structures that were traditionally fabricated in metal and subsequently hand laid in composites are now being designed and developed for semi-automated composite production methods.
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From cabins to canopies
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Aerospace
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GKN designs and manufactures windscreens, canopies and cabin glass, collectively known as transparencies, for an array of civil and defence applications.
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Metallics for modern aircraft
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Aerospace
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Metal is the traditional material used in the manufacture of aircraft components and, whilst the use of composites is growing, there remain many applications relating to both the airframe and engine, where metallics provide a superior solution.
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