Case Study
Cell 4
www.bbi-uk.com www.pje-uk.com Group The client GKN Aerospace design, manufacture and service systems and components for most of the world’s leading aircraft, vehicle and machinery manufacturers. Founded more than 250 years ago, they have adapted, developed and grown into a £10.4 billion business. The brief Design and build an enclosed standalone structure, (cell) to house 3D printing machines - required to operate in a temperature and pressure controlled environment. Project delivery The client required a quick 10 week turnaround for the design and construction of the cell to ensure global orders were met for 2018. PJE were tasked with building the cell within the constraints of an ageing building. Argon gas and compressed air were required for each machine position,