South Korea’s DN Solutions Secures LDAS Contract for Additive Manufacturing Tech
South Korean firm DN Solutions has received a contract to deliver additive manufacturing and post-processing cutting equipment to defense company LDAS.
The deal includes DN Solutions’ AM2CNC platform, which integrates metal 3D printing with precision machining to produce complex materials for specific structures.
AM2CNC enables manufacturers to print parts and immediately complete finishing processes, improving efficiency and consistency, according to DN.
Once shipped, LDAS will deploy the technology to expand its existing prototyping and mass production capabilities.
Promoting Industry ‘Competitiveness’
DN said that the agreement highlights its ability to meet strict defense-sector requirements.
“This collaboration is significant in that it provides an integrated manufacturing solution capable of meeting the precision, productivity, and process stability requirements demanded by defense customers,” the company said.
“We will continue to support manufacturing innovation across various industries with customized solutions that link additive manufacturing with back-end processes.”
LDAS, based in Gyeonggi-do, develops assembly components for small arms, aircraft, autonomous systems, and combat vehicles.
“The introduction of this equipment will be a significant turning point in terms of shortening product development lead times and advancing processes,” an LDAS representative stated.
“We will continue to enhance our manufacturing technology competitiveness.”
Expansion in Europe
The collaboration follows DN’s expansion of its global 3D-printing footprint with the opening of an Additive Manufacturing Solutions Center in Gütersloh, Germany.
The facility provides skills transfer projects, demonstrations, and turnkey assistance for companies adopting advanced manufacturing technologies.
In January, DN also completed the acquisition of German machine tool company Heller Group, scaling its product lineup with machining center technology developed over the subsidiary’s more than 100-year business in Europe.
