Constellium, an aluminum producer, has partnered with Nikon Advanced Manufacturing (Nikon AM), America Makes, and a team of industry leaders to expand the use of its Aheadd® CP1 aluminum alloy in additive manufacturing for defense and aerospace applications.
The US$2.1 million project, funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense’s Manufacturing Technology Office (ODS ManTech) through America Makes, will generate key material property data for Aheadd® CP1. This high-performance aluminum alloy, known for its strength, thermal conductivity, and excellent printability, is ideal for demanding applications such as heat exchangers and other mission-critical components.
The data will be shared via the Workbench for Additive Materials (WAM) database, supporting its qualification and adoption by defense and aerospace manufacturers.
Constellium, Nikon AM partner for aerospace & defense aluminum additive manufacturing
9 Jun 2025 14:56 reported by Joy Liu
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