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Equipment

Advanced equipment for research, education and manufacturing.

Equipment at ADDLAB

ADDLAB hosts a modern and versatile range of equipment for additive manufacturing, designed for both metallic and polymer materials. The machine park is used for everything from education and research projects to industrial collaborations and pilot production.

The equipment enables the entire process – from idea and design to finished component – and is used both to explore new materials and to optimise manufacturing processes. Through the centre, users can, for example, study how different process parameters affect microstructure, mechanical strength and surface finish, or develop design solutions tailored for additive manufacturing.

The equipment includes, among others:

  • Metal printing: Freemelt ONE (Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion) – for research and development in metallic materials and processes.
  • Polymer printing: Several printers based on material extrusion (e.g. Prusa MK4, XL, etc.) and SLA technology (Formlabs Form 4B), used for prototyping, teaching and product development.

Metal-based additive manufacturing

Three people in a room with Freemelt One 3D printer.

Freemelt ONE- Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion (E-PBF)

Freemelt ONE is an open research platform that enables material and process development in electron beam-based additive manufacturing. The machine is primarily used for research on:

  • new metallic materials (e.g. NbC, copper, high-strength aluminium alloys),
  • relationships between process parameters, microstructure and mechanical properties, and
  • additive manufacturing in a vacuum environment with advanced temperature control.

Freemelt ONE is particularly well suited to academic research and provides full access to process data and control systems.

Polymer-based additive manufacturing

Close-up of a black 3D printer producing spare parts. Photographer: Ebba Nordqvist
3D printer producing spare parts.

Prusa MK4, Prusa XL  

Reliable and user-friendly printers for general prototyping, design projects and education.

3D-printer. Photographer: Teiksma Buseva

Markforged Mark Two  

An advanced printer that combines nylon with continuous carbon or glass fibres, producing lightweight components with excellent mechanical properties. It is commonly used for functional applications and test fixtures.

A closed room for 3D printers, where chemicals are used.
A closed room for 3D printers, where chemicals are used.

Formlabs Form 4B

High-resolution printers for highly detailed photopolymer parts. Ideal for medical models, design prototypes and components with fine geometric features.

Access, booking and support

Researchers, students and external partners can book prints and testing through ADDLAB, subject to availability. Orders are handled on a cost-recovery basis, and the centre also provides advice on material selection, design and process optimisation.