SSAB is expanding its facility for steel powder for additive manufacturing, with ambitions to reach a capacity of approximately 350 tonnes per year at full production.
The Swedish steel production company says the Oxelösund plant will enable production at commercial scale and meet growing demand for high-performance metal powders for 3D printing. Construction is planned to start later this year and production will be gradually ramped up from the first quarter of 2028.
Jesper Vang, Head of Powder Technology at SSAB said, "By increasing SSAB’s manufacturing capabilities, we are strengthening our offering in steel powder for additive manufacturing and making the technology more accessible to our customers. We see growing demand for our powder products, which combine high performance with a lower climate impact throughout the value chain."
SSAB has developed its own high-strength steel powders optimised for additive manufacturing. In some applications, these powders can replace aluminum as a lightweight material and can be used without subsequent heat treatment, reducing risk, lead times, and costs.
