AIM Sweden AB, located in the central part of Sweden, just acquired its first 3D printing system from Arcam AB. The system uses the Electron Beam Melting® (EBM®) technology and it is especially designed for small- and medium-sized components in need of fine details. This machine will be devoted to titanium alloys (Ti6Al4V) and applications in the medical and industrial markets.
Production is estimated to start in April 2016.
AIM Sweden AB is the commercial arm of AIR Sweden AB, the additive research group, based at Mid Sweden University in Östersund, Sweden. The company will focus on additive manufacturing in both metal and plastic products for primarily the medical and industrial markets.