Guido Degen, SVP Additive and Business Development, stresses the importance of the certificate for GKN Powder Metallurgy: "The IATF certificate is a significant step on our path towards challenging established supply chains and industrializing 3D printing technology globally. We believe in the disruptive potential of AM to transform future product thinking and traditional manufacturing. Today we are already in production with automotive and industrial prototypes, small series and spare parts for the aftermarkets, but this is just the beginning. We strive for making AM mass productions, that provide the highest quality and productivity, accessible to the leaders of the automotive industry. " About GKN Powder Metallurgy GKN Powder Metallurgy comprises GKN Sinter Metals and Hoeganaes. GKN Sinter Metals is the world's leading manufacturer of precision automotive components as well as components for industrial and consumer applications.