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Digital Engineering April 2026
In the latest issue of Digital Engineering, we take a look at the latest innovations in design for additive manufacturing, including the use of natural language inputs, social media cosplayers, and AI integration. The issue also includes a feature…
January Special Focus Issue: Design for Additive
In this Special Focus Issue of Digital Engineering, learn about the latest advancements in design for additive manufacturing, including new software tools, additive in automotive, custom medical devices, and more.
Nikon SLM Solutions and ArianeGroup have established a strategic partnership to support production, with initial machine delivery, of ultra-large-scale components over 1 cubic meter, using metal additive manufacturing via powder bed fusion.
With this partnership, Nikon SLM Solutions will keep showcasing its advanced additive manufacturing technology capabilities for creation of complex, large-format components that are required to meet stringent quality and productivity requirements.
The powder bed fusion technology employed for this ultra-large-format metal 3D printing ensures layering of high-performance materials, enabling the production of geometrically complex parts at great scale.
“Ariane Group is a key global player in the space industry. Our collaboration with Ariane-Group demonstrates the effectiveness of our technology and shows how Nikon SLM's innova-tions can meet the demanding needs of strategic, high-tech customer,” says Julien Frugier, sales manager, Nikon SLM Solutions
This partnership shows how additive manufacturing is advancing as a tool for the space industry. By minimizing assembly needs and enabling lightweight, high-performance components, Nikon SLM Solutions’ technology provides ArianeGroup new opportunities to enhance lead time and reduce costs on complex, ultra-large-scale hardware for liquid propulsion critical applications, according to Nikon SLM Solutions.
About ArianeGroup
ArianeGroup is an industrial company delivering missions for the space and defence sectors. With 8,300 employees in France and Germany, ArianeGroup has expertise in access to space, covering the spectrum of civil and military launch systems, including design, development, manufacturing, integration, flight preparation, operational readiness and end-of-life decommissioning. ArianeGroup is lead contractor for the Ariane 6 European launcher for the European Space Agency (ESA), and for the French oce-anic deterrent force M51 strategic missile for the French Defence Armament Procurement Agency (DGA).
Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
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