Freemelt to additively manufacture copper components for Saab defence application tests
March 12, 2025
Freemelt AB, based in Mölndal, Sweden, has received an order from Sweden’s Saab to manufacture copper components for defence industry application tests. The project comes as a result of a previously conducted feasibility study (phase I) with Saab, focusing on material qualification of copper for Additive Manufacturing (AM).
Phase II of the feasibility study constitutes application tests and aims to qualify for the next step, which is a proof-of-concept for scalable production of components for the defence industry for future serial production.
“We are excited to deepen our collaboration with Saab, a global leader in defence and security. Saab’s decision to move to the next phase of the feasibility study is a strong confirmation of the value Freemelt’s technology brings to the manufacturing of critical components. We look forward to continuing to support Saab in their investment in innovative and Additive Manufacturing,” said Daniel Gidlund, CEO of Freemelt.
In addition to this order, Freemelt collaborates with Saab Dynamics and Linköping University in a Vinnova-funded project to establish Additive Manufacturing as a robust and sustainable production method for advanced defence applications.
