Safran S.A., founded in 2005 through the merger of Snecma and Sagem, is a French multinational company headquartered in Paris, France. Safran operates in the aerospace, defense, and space markets, providing systems and equipment for aircraft, helicopters, and launch vehicles. Its product offerings include aircraft engines, landing gear, braking systems, avionics, and navigation systems. Safran is recognized for its commitment to innovation and has recently expanded its maintenance network to support the increasing demand for its LEAP engines, which power aircraft such as the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX. The company advocates for European defense procurement, emphasizing the importance of supporting the regional supply chain.
Gérard Coumes, Head of Innovation and New Services Department in Toulouse, Juan Antonio Marchán, Head of Additive Manufacturing in Spain, and Fabrice Rusch, the Bordeaux site manager for Safran Engineering Services, explain to us the benefits and challenges of this new-generation manufacturing process.
