Begner adds arc80X, named Gefertec distributor for Scandinavia
Begner Agenturer, based in Falun, Sweden, announced that it has purchased an arc80X Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) machine from Gefertec, Berlin, Germany, to support a new spare parts and prototyping facility. This facility is intended to enhance the regional infrastructure and reduce supply chain risks.
In addition, Begner is taking on the distribution of Gefertec technology in Scandinavia, a move intended to position the company as a key point of contact for WAAM-based manufacturing solutions in the region. Interested companies have the opportunity to evaluate the options of WAAM-produced components directly on-site in Falun.
“As Gefertec‘s distribution partner in Scandinavia, we aim not only to make the technology accessible but also to build trust,” stated Patrik Fredriksson, Managing Director of Begner Agenturer. “With the arc80X installed locally, potential customers can experience the quality of the components firsthand through a joint manufacturing project – a crucial step before investing in their own equipment.”
Large-scale components
The arc80X Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing machine installed by Begner is designed for large-scale metal components. In its three-axis configuration, it can produce parts with edge lengths of up to two meters and weights of up to eight tons. In the five-axis version, it can manufacture rotationally symmetrical components with diameters of around 0.9 m and heights of 1.4 m, weighing approximately 500 kg.
If required, the machine can operate in a closed shielding gas atmosphere, enabling the processing of advanced materials such as titanium. An integrated process monitoring system captures all relevant data during production to enable reproducibility.
By commissioning the arc80X, Begner Agenturer is expanding its portfolio and positioning itself with sales and production as a regional expert of industrial manufacturing. For Gefertec, the project is said to mark a step in the international establishment of WAAM technology and the opening of new markets for the Additive Manufacturing of large-scale metal components.
