Feasibility study looks at Freemelt’s PBF-EB for processing alloys for high-temperature applications

October 16, 2024

Feasibility studies were stated as being crucial for Freemelt's commercialisation. The company stated that over time, these will result in new orders for its eMELT industrial Additive Manufacturing machine (Courtesy Freemelt AB)
Feasibility studies were stated as being crucial for Freemelt’s commercialisation. The company stated that over time, these will result in new orders for its eMELT industrial Additive Manufacturing machine (Courtesy Freemelt AB)

Freemelt AB, based in Mölndal, Sweden, has announced it has received an order for a feasibility study to validate its Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-EB) process. The unnamed North American customer is exploring the technology’s potential for manufacturing novel alloys for high-temperature applications.

Freemelt added that its customer utilises expertise in Powder Metallurgy and advanced manufacturing processes to deliver solutions in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and energy. The customer is conducting research to position Additive Manufacturing as an efficient production method for high-temperature metals.

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“Thanks to our intensified commercialisation efforts in North America we are experiencing an increased interest in our technology from industrial companies transitioning to Additive Manufacturing,” stated Freemelt CEO Daniel Gidlund. “I am thankful that another industrial company has chosen to validate Freemelt’s [PBF-EB] technology for the manufacturing of high-temperature metals, further expanding our footprint across North America.”

”Feasibility studies are the first critical step in realising serial production through AM,” he continued. “Feasibility studies bridge the gap between concept and production, proving that Additive Manufacturing is a viable, cost-effective, and scalable solution for serial production. It provides the data-driven foundation needed to move forward, minimising risks and ensuring readiness for industrial serial production. Feasibility studies are crucial for Freemelt’s commercialisation, as they are related to industrial applications that are well-suited for the [PBF-EB] technology and will over time result in new orders for the industrial machine, eMELT.”

www.freemelt.com

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