UK Government Backs Honeywell-Led AI Aerospace 3D Printing Project

Honeywell Leads £14.1 Million Initiative

Honeywell leads a UK government-backed aerospace consortium.
The Aerospace Technology Institute supports the £14.1 million project.
Project STRATA focuses on 3D printing certified aerospace components.
Honeywell directs operations from its Yeovil engineering site.

Consortium Partners Join Forces

Consortium members include 3T Additive Manufacturing and BeyondMath.
Qdot Technology and Oxford Thermofluids Institute also contribute expertise.
Together, partners combine AI, simulation, and additive manufacturing.
They aim to accelerate innovation and resolve supply chain challenges.

Developing Critical Aircraft Components

Project STRATA develops five new Environmental Control System parts.
The team also advances Cabin Pressure Control System components.
These systems ensure safe and comfortable passenger environments.
AI-enabled designs aim to lower aircraft fuel consumption.

Government and Industry Alignment

Minister Sarah Jones praised Honeywell’s leadership in aerospace.
She emphasized collaboration between government and business.
The UK Industrial Strategy supports long-term manufacturing investment.
She stressed the role of innovation in reaching net zero.

3D Printing Redefines Aerospace Manufacturing

Honeywell calls Project STRATA a major industry shift.
ATI’s CTO highlighted efficiency and waste reduction benefits.
Additive manufacturing consolidates complex assemblies into single parts.
AI-driven design simulations cut costs and shorten cycles.

Sustainability at the Core

The consortium will run lifecycle carbon assessments.
AI modeling will validate reduced emissions from 3D parts.
Qdot develops advanced 3D printed aerospace heat exchangers.
3T leverages digital twins and automation for efficiency.

Software and Research Contributions

BeyondMath applies physics-based simulations to optimize designs.
Oxford Thermofluids Institute provides aerospace thermal science expertise.
Together, they strengthen UK research and supply chain resilience.

Global Additive Manufacturing Momentum

Honeywell joins a global push for aerospace 3D printing.
Arizona’s Mach-X team advances alloy printing for hypersonics.
Raytheon supports prototype development for extreme thermal environments.
GE Aerospace expands 3D printed engine production worldwide.

Industry Perspectives

Honeywell’s Anthony Florian highlighted cross-sector research collaboration.
He emphasized Yeovil’s role in accelerating aerospace efficiency.
The project strengthens UK leadership in advanced aerospace innovation.