Swedish 3D printing company Freemelt AB has received a new order from defense manufacturer Saab to produce copper components for testing. The order follows a successful initial feasibility study focused on qualifying copper materials for additive manufacturing processes.
The new phase of the project aims to conduct application testing of the manufactured components. This second phase will help determine if the process can move forward to proof-of-concept testing for potential scaled production in defense applications.
Freemelt’s collaboration with Saab extends beyond this specific order. The company is also working with Saab Dynamics and Linköping University on a separate project funded by Vinnova, Sweden’s innovation agency. This initiative focuses on developing additive manufacturing as a reliable production method for advanced defense applications.
“We are excited to deepen our collaboration with Saab, a global leader in defence and security,” said Daniel Gidlund, CEO of Freemelt. “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.”
The partnership between the two Swedish companies represents ongoing efforts to integrate additive manufacturing into defense industry production. The project’s progression through multiple phases indicates a methodical approach to validating 3D printing technology for specialized defense components.
Source: metal-am.com
