NC State University expands materials research with second Freemelt ONE system

The Center for Additive Manufacturing and Logistics (CAMAL) at North Carolina State University has ordered another Freemelt ONE system for research into metal-based additive manufacturing. The Swedish manufacturer Freemelt announced that the order is worth around SEK 3.3 million and delivery is scheduled for the second quarter of 2025. CAMAL is one of the established additive manufacturing facilities in the USA and uses the systems to develop new materials for demanding industrial applications.

The Freemelt ONE platform is an open electron beam melting (EBM) machine designed specifically for scientific materials development. Thanks to the complete openness of the process parameters, the system is particularly suitable for research into refractory metals and new alloys, such as those required in defense or energy technology. CAMAL has been operating a first Freemelt ONE system since 2023. The second machine is now set to expand capacities for complex development projects.

In January 2025, Freemelt and CAMAL also founded a joint application center. It serves as an interface between academic research and industrial application. The aim is to evaluate series production processes based on Freemelt’s eMELT production system. Initial projects at the center are dealing with refractory metals, including a DARPA-supported development contract with a US industrial customer.

The option to upgrade to an industrial eMELT system at a later date underlines the long-term interest of both partners in closer cooperation. With the current order, CAMAL is not only expanding its research infrastructure, but also strengthening its role in the development of new fields of application in additive manufacturing.

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