Freemelt, Saab, and Linköping University to strengthen defence applications with Additive Manufacturing
November 21, 2024
Freemelt AB, based in Mölndal, Sweden, has entered into a project aimed at developing and verifying the Additive Manufacturing of high-performance materials using its Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-EB) technology. In collaboration with Saab Dynamics and Linköping University, the team will focus on the Additive Manufacturing of oxygen-free copper with extremely high purity and controlled microstructure, a material with significant potential for advanced defence applications.
The project — funded by the Swedish Governmental Agency for Innovation Systems, or Vinnova — will validate Freemelt’s technology through a demonstrator specifically designed for Saab Dynamics applications. The goal is to establish Additive Manufacturing for defence applications with high performance and sustainability, while also creating shorter, more secure supply chains for critical materials.
Freemelt brings its experience in PBF-EB to the project, enabling local production of advanced materials, while Linköping University will provide material science research. Saab Dynamics will focus on developing practical applications for the defence sector.
“This collaboration is an exciting step forward in making manufacturing more resilient and sustainable. Freemelt’s advanced [PBF-EB] technology will play a key role in strengthening Sweden’s defence industry to meet future challenges,” says Daniel Gidlund, CEO of Freemelt.
www.freemelt.com
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