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Metal 3D printer for SDU

Buyer: Syddansk Universitet

Published
13 August 2025
Procedure
Negotiated procedure
Lots
1
Notice number
00530005-2025
Reference
c3e7b251-37fe-4154-94fd-f3d5ab01372e
Official source
Official source

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Description

SDU wants to expand its metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) capabilities with a different type of machine than the laser powder bed fusion they currently own. Scientifically, it has been agreed among colleagues that the new machine should be an Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion (EB-PBF) device. This helps give SDU a unique profile in the AM landscape in Denmark. To this end, management is willing to invest in the acquisition of a new 3D printer. Looking at the market, among the very few manufacturers of EB-PBF globally, Freemelt stands out as the sole manufacturer with a product that fits the technical demand. Moreover, its targetting of lab environments is an essential asset, supported heavily by what SDU considers mandatory features such as the ones listed below. It is important to observe that SDU not only expects a combination of some of these features, but finds all of them mandatory to align with its research track. Freemelt is therefore found to be the sole manufacturer that can achieve all desirables from SDU. 1.Open-source and open-architecture: The approach allows for flexibility and adaptability,which is a significant advantage in meeting evolving needs. While other machin…

Award criteria

Awards

Awarded toAmountDate
Freemelt AB, 2,496,269 kr

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