Freemelt Holding AB has published its 2024 annual report, highlighting key progress in establishing its electron beam 3D printing technology for industrial use. The company is focusing on applications in the energy, defense, and medical sectors—three areas where demand for high-performance materials and robust manufacturing processes continues to grow.
A major milestone was the delivery of Freemelt’s first industrial eMELT system. This platform is designed to enable additive manufacturing of metals with extreme properties, such as tungsten. This capability is particularly relevant for fusion reactors and high-temperature applications. In early 2025, the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) not only placed an order for an eMELT machine worth approximately SEK 8 million but also launched large-scale print trials for tungsten tiles intended for use inside reactor cores.
In the medical sector, the company reports a breakthrough with two agreements signed with globally operating OEMs to begin serial production of orthopedic implants using additive methods. The eMELT system allows for the precise fabrication of complex geometries with high material quality, which is essential for patient-specific implant solutions.
Freemelt has also deepened its collaboration with Saab Dynamics in the defense sector. The focus here is on the development of structurally critical components that must perform reliably under significant mechanical stress. According to Freemelt, the current geopolitical climate and the growing importance of resilient supply chains are driving increased interest in additive manufacturing technologies.
With multiple funded development and feasibility projects underway, the company believes it is well positioned to secure industrial-scale production contracts in the near future.
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