Godrej Aerospace, EOS Partner To Boost 3D Printing In Aviation, Space Sectors

Reports suggest that 3D printing can cut material use by 70 to 80 per cent and processing time by up to 80 per cent

Godrej Enterprises Group’s aerospace division has signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EOS to develop an Additive Manufacturing (AM)-based ecosystem for India’s aviation and space industries. The collaboration aims to enhance advanced manufacturing capabilities, streamline production, and support the country’s push for self-reliance in aerospace technology.

By integrating AM processes, the partnership seeks to simplify complex manufacturing, reduce costs, and strengthen India’s position in the global aerospace supply chain. The partnership aims to transform the aviation and space industry in India through AM-driven design and delivery of functionally enhanced products.

With EOS possessing the largest AM global install base in the space technology industry, the collaboration brings together a powerful combination of technological expertise and manufacturing capabilities. Together, Godrej Enterprises Group and EOS will build the technical capabilities and production capacities required to establish a robust AM-based aviation and space supply chain to serve both Indian and global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

Maneck Behramkamdin, Executive Vice President and Business Head, Aerospace business of Godrej & Boyce, a part of Godrej Enterprises Group, said, “This partnership represents a strategic step towards future readiness. 3D printing is driving a paradigm shift in aerospace design, enabling us to create complex shapes and sizes through single printing process. We are committed to expanding our portfolio of 'Green' products while improving manufacturing value through material efficiency and streamlined processes.”

“AM has brought about an undeniable transformation of the space industry,” said Vinu Vijayan, Director EOS India. “We are already seeing examples of conventionally manufactured assemblies consisting of more than 100 parts being simplified via AM into a mere 3 or 4 parts for ease of assembly, manufactured as needed, and resulting in reduced complexity and costs. We have also succeeded in developing and certifying the first flight-safety-critical, Class 2 titanium part for a passenger aircraft – the highest level of qualifications for aerospace.”

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