LUBECK, Germany, Oct 31, 2024 – Swerim AB, a leader in metals research, has announced the addition of the SLM 280 2.0 metal additive manufacturing system from Nikon SLM Solutions. This acquisition marks a significant advancement in Swerim’s ability to offer complete, in-house solutions across the entire metal powder value chain for its industrial partners.
The SLM 280 2.0, known for its flexibility and scalability, will enable Swerim to push the boundaries of industrial additive manufacturing (AM) by developing new materials, advancing alloy design, and optimizing powder properties. Swerim’s vision of a fossil-free, circular industry is supported by this addition, ensuring faster development and confidential results for industrial customers.
“The printer enables us to work with development along the entire metal powder value chain for our industrial customers,” said Annika Strondl, Manager of the Powder Materials and Additive Manufacturing group at Swerim. “Having all equipment in-house, including a powder atomizer, secures a fast route and ensures confidential results.”
By incorporating the SLM®280 2.0, Swerim will offer their customers a one-stop solution from powder manufacturing, characterization, and consolidation to post-processing and final application. The new system will also support comparisons between additive manufacturing methods like laser, electron beam, and hot isostatic pressing.
Sam O’Leary, CEO of Nikon SLM Solutions, added, “Sustainability is an important topic for us at Nikon SLM Solutions. We’re excited to partner with Swerim to enable more sustainable production processes through advanced metal additive manufacturing. By reducing material waste and improving efficiency, we can help the industry transition toward more eco-friendly and efficient production practices.”
About Swerim
The metals research institute Swerim conducts needs-based industrial research and development concerning metals and their route from raw material to finished product. Our vision is a fossil-free and circular industry.
About Nikon SLM Solutions
Nikon SLM Solutions AG is a global provider of integrated metal additive manufacturing solutions. Leading the industry since its inception, it continues to drive the future of metal AM in every major industry with its customers’ long-term success at its core. Nikon SLM Solutions is home to the world’s fastest metal additive manufacturing machines boasting up to 12 lasers and enabling build rates of up to 1000ccm/h. With a portfolio of systems to suit every customer’s needs, along with its team of experts closely collaborating at every stage of the process, Nikon SLM Solutions leads the way on return on investment with maximum efficiency, productivity, and profitability. Nikon SLM Solutions believes that additive manufacturing is the future of manufacturing and has the desire and capability to take its customers there – right now.
Nikon SLM Solutions AG is a Company headquartered in Germany, with offices in Canada, China, France, India, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and the United States.
Further information is available on www.nikon-slm-solutions.com.
