AerospaceMaterials and solutions for the aviation industry

thyssenkrupp supplies the right materials, smart supply chain solutions, and components for demanding applications in the flight industry. With plants for alternative fuels, we are also contributing to the industry’s sustainable transformation.

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Materials and components for aviation and space

The aerospace industry places high demands on materials and components — from safety and durability to sustainability. thyssenkrupp provides the necessary materials expertise, engineering know-how, and global infrastructure to meet these demands.

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Supply chain solutions for the aerospace industry

In the aerospace industry, materials must meet the highest standards — and be available exactly when they are needed. tk accelis supports manufacturers and suppliers with high-quality materials, reliable logistics, and intelligent supply chain solutions.

With a strong network of locations in North America and Europe, as well as global sourcing through more than 4,000 suppliers, the company ensures a stable supply of materials.

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Seamlessly rolled rings for the aviation industry

Seamlessly rolled rings from thyssenkrupp rothe erde are high-performance structural components for demanding applications in the aerospace industry. They are used wherever components must withstand extreme loads, significant temperature fluctuations, and the highest quality requirements.

In modern production facilities, rings are manufactured from titanium, aluminum, nickel-based alloys, and other industry-specific specialty materials. Precise rolling and pressing processes ensure consistent quality, high strength, and reliable component properties — for use in civil aviation and space missions.

With many years of experience and a high level of manufacturing expertise, thyssenkrupp rothe erde supports the development of ever-larger and more powerful components for the aerospace industry.

rothe erde rings made of aluminum for the Ariane 5 satellite support structure have a diameter of up to 5.5 meters and weigh only between 23 and 57 kg.

The launch vehicle is equipped with aluminum panels from thyssenkrupp Aerospace, which are installed as a thrust structure at the upper end of the rocket.

Aluminum rings with a diameter of up to 5.5 meters were used in the satellite support structures.

A wire roller bearing from thyssenkrupp rothe erde proved its worth for NASA — installed in a rotating satellite platform.

Aluminum from thyssenkrupp accelis was used in the NASA mission: as part of the deployment ramp for the research robot.

Large-diameter bearings from thyssenkrupp rothe erde ensure the alignment of 66 antennas in the radio telescope in Chile.

How our solutions help shape the aerospace industry

Read our stories to learn how we apply our engineering and materials expertise - from development to global service.

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From earth to space: Solutions for the aerospace industry

Our products are in demand wherever infrastructure is being built - from energy supply and building construction to the mobility of tomorrow. But their importance extends far beyond Earth: Our solutions also play a key role in the aerospace industry.

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Green methanol: How sustainable aviation fuel is produced

Alternative fuels are needed to reduce emissions from aviation. One promising solution is sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF. A possible feedstock? Green methanol!

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Koppö Energia decides for thyssenkrupp Uhde’s green methanol technology

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More sustainable fuels for the flight industry

Global air traffic accounts for around 3.5 percent of anthropogenic global warming to date. To support the aviation industry on its path toward greater climate sustainability, thyssenkrupp provides key technologies for the production of more sustainable aviation fuels.

thyssenkrupp nucera and thyssenkrupp Uhde offer plant solutions for the production of green hydrogen and green methanol. Both substances are key feedstocks for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and thus important building blocks for a lower-emission aviation industry.

In addition, thyssenkrupp Uhde is collaborating with partners such as BASF Process Catalysts, OMV Germany, DLR, and ASG to develop process steps for converting green methanol into synthetic kerosene. The goal of the publicly funded project M2SAF is a sustainable aviation fuel that can be used 100 percent directly in aircraft engines — low-emission and without fossil raw materials.

Carbon2Chem® is a collaborative project coordinated by thyssenkrupp focused on industrial CO₂ recycling. Together with partners from research and industry, process gases are being harnessed as a valuable source of carbon. This can lead to the production of chemical precursors such as green methanol and hydrogen, which are also relevant for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). In the third phase of the project, the value chain will be specifically expanded toward sustainable aviation fuels — as a contribution to lower-emission aviation and the green transformation of the industry.

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