Freemelt AB, Sandvik, and Mid Sweden University announce a three-party collaboration aiming to accelerate the industrialization of additive manufacturing and the E-PBF technology. To accelerate the development of additive manufacturing (AM) and E-PBF (Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion) as an innovative and competitive manufacturing technology for industrial applications, the three parties have entered into a strategic collaboration. Within the collaboration, focus is to develop and improve manufacturing processes and materials to be utilized in industrial applications.

By combining expertise, experience, and solutions, the three parties aim to advance the development of additive manufacturing and to transform various industrial sectors towards a more efficient and sustainable manufacturing industry. Freemelt AB, a pioneer in deep-tech, green-tech solutions whose solutions create new conditions for rapid growth in additive manufacturing, will contribute with know-how, experience, and solutions within E-PBF and especially tungsten material processes. Sandvik, a leading supplier of high-quality powders, will contribute with its expertise and materials to certify its tungsten powder for use in Freemelt's printing process.

Through this collaboration, Sandvik aims to become the preferred choice of powders for Freemelt's industrial partners, opening substantial business opportunities. Mid Sweden University and Sports Tech Research Centre will invest in a Freemelt ONE (open-source research E-PBF machine) from Freemelt and provide resources to accelerate technology to transform the industrial ecosystem. This investment underscores the university's commitment to being a leading entity in AM education as well as bridging the research community and industrial companies together.