Freemelt will outsource the complete manufacturing of its advanced 3D printers to Scanfil under a new strategic partnership. The collaboration enables Freemelt to focus on developing E-PBF technology, reducing investments, and enhancing innovation. Production will take place at Scanfil Åtvidaberg in Sweden.

Freemelt to Outsource Production to Scanfil

Scanfil and Freemelt have entered into a strategic partnership. Freemelt will outsource the full manufacturing of its advanced 3D printers to Scanfil in Åtvidaberg.

Freemelt develops advanced 3D printers for metal components and aims to become the leading supplier in additive manufacturing (AM) using E-PBF technology. This partnership supports Freemelt’s long-term strategy and enables it to focus on developing and delivering advanced additive manufacturing solutions based on its unique E-PBF (Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion) technology.

Outsourcing reduces Freemelt’s investments and capital tied up in operations, allowing increased resources for innovation and development of aftermarket services, thereby strengthening their competitiveness.

Scanfil in brief

Scanfil plc is Europe’s largest listed provider of electronics manufacturing services (EMS), whose turnover in 2024 amounted to EUR 780 million. The company serves global sector leaders in the customer segments of Industrial, Energy & Cleantech, and Medtech & Life Science. The company’s services include design services, prototype manufacture, design for manufacturability (DFM) services, test development, supply chain and logistics services, circuit board assembly, manufacture of subsystems and components, and complex systems integration services. Scanfil’s objective is to grow customer value by improving their competitiveness and by being their primary supply chain partner and long-term manufacturing partner internationally. Scanfil’s longest-standing customer account has continued for more than 30 years. The company has global supply capabilities and eleven production facilities across four continents. www.scanfil.com

Freemelt in brief

Freemelt develops advanced 3D printers for metal components and aims to become the leading supplier in additive manufacturing (AM) using E-PBF technology, targeting SEK 1 billion in revenue by 2030. The solutions primarily support companies in the defense, energy, and medical technology sectors in Europe and the USA, enabling them to drive innovation and improve production efficiency. The company is now focused on further industrializing its product and service portfolio and driving commercialization in the European and North American markets. Read more at www.freemelt.com

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