ESR Forward Skirt, part of the Ariane 6 booster
LLPM ITS: Lower Liquid Propulsion Module Inter Tank Structure, part of the Ariane 6 main stage
Synchro-Form press brake: the synchro modules used to automatically handle, position, and bend heavy parts
LVD Company nv has won a major contract to manufacture a custom Synchro-Form press brake for MT Aerospace AG, Augsburg, Germany, a subsidiary of the space and technology group OHB SE. The Synchro-Form 800-ton, 7 m press brake will produce critical structural components for the European Space Agency (ESA) Ariane 6 space rocket program, an initiative aimed to enhance Europe's position in the global space market.
Synchro-Form is next-generation adaptive bending technology engineered to accurately bend workpieces of 4 m or more and in specialized materials. It automatically maintains angular consistency and the required geometric profile when handling, positioning, and bending large parts. LVD developed the first Synchro-Form for Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI), a significant partner with Boeing in the development and production of the 777X aircraft. This successful installation involved precise bending of large fuselage segments.
MT Aerospace develops, designs and manufactures the metallic aerostructures for the Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket, which was first launched in 2024. MT Aerospace has been significantly involved in the Ariane 6 program and has introduced several innovations to increase the performance and reduce the cost of the European launcher. The Synchro-Form press brake, planned for installation in spring 2026, will reduce component manufacturing time and allow forming of complex, high-tolerance parts.
For more information contact:
LVD North America
12975 Clarence Center Rd.
Akron, NY 14001
800-828-1527 / 716-542-4511
info.us@lvdgroup.com
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