Expertise and innovative technology

Lasertech’s expertise within 3D printing and laser welding are offering a new dimension and strengthening the joint market offering of the business unit.

Valuable expertise
Lasertech’s expertise within laser welding and industrial 3D printing in metal has proved a valuable addition to the Group. The joint market offering has particularly been strengthened within the Precision Technology business unit. With resources for additive manufacturing, new opportunities are being opened up within various sectors for the entire business unit.

Niche technology
Lasertech is one of only a few companies in Sweden to offer both 3D printing and laser welding, as well as a combination of the two methods. The 3D technology is niche and specific, yet still has a broad range of applications. 
    A general feature of additive manufacturing is its high energy and material efficiency. It is a flexible method that is suitable for prototypes, unit production and low-volume series. There is no need for adapted tools, and small adjustments between components can therefore be carried out quickly and easily.

The challenge when it comes to 3D printing lies principally in the fact that people designing new industrial products do not spontaneously view additive technology as a viable option. More traditional methods such as milling and turning are still the starting point. As a result, the focus of the marketing work is also slightly different. For Lasertech, it is important above all to spread the benefits of AM and to identify products and business areas where the manufacturing method can create value for the customer. 

Good development opportunities 
Lasertech can see good development opportunities and has prepared the organisation for growth by adapting premises and expanding production resources. Most important of all, however, is the unique expertise that the company’s employees possess. This is making it possible for Lasertech to take the step from subcontractor to partner.
    A key factor is naturally for the initiatives being implemented to be in line with the expectations of the company’s high-tech customers. Lasertech therefore maintains a close dialogue with buyers and product developments, for example. The feedback has been positive and there is a high level of trust in Lasertech’s build-up of capacity and expertise.

AM facts

Additive manufacturing (AM, also known as 3D printing or freeform production) is a production technology in which three-dimensional components are built up layer-by-layer from a CAD model.  

Benefits of the technology:
»  Extremely complex geometries can be manufactured easily.
»  Minimal waste as the method entails adding the required material rather than removing surplus material. 
»  Materials that are difficult to handle are made accessible.
»  Rapid prototyping and relatively low initial cost.
»  Facilitates faster, more environmentally sustainable and cost-effective value chains.