Freemelt
Freemelt is a Swedish, Nasdaq First North-listed manufacturer of Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion (E-PBF) metal 3D printers, serving defense, energy (including fusion), and MedTech customers across Europe and the US with research, development, and industrial serial-production systems.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersMölndal, Sweden
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Freemelt does
Freemelt Holding AB (publ) is a Sweden-based, Nasdaq First North Growth Market-listed industrial 3D printer manufacturer (FREEMELT) founded in 2017 by seven engineers from Arcam, with operational headquarters in Mölndal/Gothenburg and wholly-owned subsidiaries in Germany and the United States. The company develops Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion (E-PBF) systems that selectively melt metal powder in a vacuum at temperatures up to 1200 °C with beam power up to 6 kW, using a proprietary grid-less diode electron gun that maintains a stable ~200 µm beam spot across the full power range.
The product portfolio spans the full lifecycle of metal additive manufacturing: the open-architecture Freemelt ONE for materials research and development, the e-MELT-iD for process and application development, and the industrial e-MELT-iM designed for serial production with dockable build modules, active water cooling, and a recoater isolated in a separate vacuum enclosure. Freemelt's stack is complemented by two registered proprietary assets — Pixelmelt®, a cloud-based spot-melting software that divides the build area into pixels and applies configurable melting algorithms, and ProHeat®, a patented preheating method that uses a graphite plate and electron-beam heating to preheat fine and smoke-sensitive powders without expensive inert gases. An ultra-high-vacuum environment (down to 10⁻⁵ mbar) enables in-situ purification of refractory metals such as tungsten to single-digit ppm oxygen levels, and a push-feed powder delivery system supports non-spherical and lower-cost powders.
Freemelt generates revenue through three streams: capital-equipment sales of its E-PBF systems, Pixelmelt® software (subscription or licensing bundled with hardware), and service/maintenance plus collaborative development services covering feasibility studies, process development, and application engineering. The go-to-market is direct enterprise sales into defense, energy (including nuclear fusion), and MedTech/orthopedic-implant customers in Europe and the United States, supplemented by open-source engagement with academic and research institutions. Reported 2025 revenue growth was 172% off a small base, the installed base is approximately 40 systems globally, and Freemelt holds the #2 position in the E-PBF segment with a stated goal of reaching SEK 1 billion in revenue by 2030.
Freemelt firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Freemelt
- Legal name
- Freemelt Holding AB (publ)
- Website
- https://freemelt.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Freemelt is a Swedish, Nasdaq First North-listed manufacturer of Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion (E-PBF) metal 3D printers, serving defense, energy (including fusion), and MedTech customers across Europe and the US with research, development, and industrial serial-production systems.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Freemelt industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Metal Additive Manufacturing (E-PBF 3D Printing Systems)
- NAICS
- Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)
- SIC
- Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Additive Manufacturing for Metals (Metal 3D Printers & Post-Processing) (IMAHADAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Metal 3D Printers (LPBF/SLM/DMLS, Binder Jetting, DED/LENS/WAAM) (IMAAAAAB), Service, Repair & Maintenance Contracts (Preventive Maintenance, Onsite Service, Extended Warranty) (IMAAAIAM)
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Where Freemelt is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mölndal
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Freemelt business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- 3D Printers and Hardware Sales: Freemelt generates revenue from the sale of its E-PBF 3D printing systems, including the research-oriented Freemelt ONE and the industrial-grade e-MELT-iD and e-MELT-iM machines. These are sold as capital equipment to enterprises and institutions.
- Software (Pixelmelt®): Cloud-based Pixelmelt® software is offered as part of the platform and supports build file creation for Freemelt's E-PBF systems. Revenue may be generated through software licensing or subscription as part of the product ecosystem.
- Service, Maintenance & Development Services: Freemelt provides service contracts, maintenance, and development services to support customers throughout the product lifecycle — from feasibility studies through to full-scale production. This includes process development support, application development, and open-source collaboration.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Freemelt ONE — Research and development platform |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | e-MELT-iD — Development platform for process optimization |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | e-MELT-iM — Industrial serial production platform |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Freemelt product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Freemelt designs, manufactures, and sells industrial Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion (E-PBF) metal 3D printing systems, including the Freemelt ONE research platform, the e-MELT-iD development machine, and the e-MELT-iM serial production system. The hardware portfolio is paired with the Pixelmelt cloud-based build file software, ProHeat preheating technology, and accompanying service, maintenance, and development services for defense, energy, and medical technology customers.
Product overview
Freemelt develops a portfolio of E-PBF (Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion) metal 3D printers led by the research-focused Freemelt® ONE, the development-oriented e‑MELT®-iD, and the industrial-scale e‑MELT®-iM for serial production. The portfolio is complemented by Pixelmelt® cloud-based build file software and ProHeat® patented preheating technology. Freemelt serves defense, energy, and MedTech industrial verticals, with an open-source philosophy that provides users full access to process parameters and build file creation tools. The company positions itself as a productivity partner throughout the entire development journey from feasibility studies to full-scale production.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Freemelt ONE: Research-focused E-PBF 3D printer tailored for materials research and development
- eMELT iD
- eMELT iM
- Pixelmelt
- ProHeat
Products and services
- Freemelt® ONE Research-focused E-PBF (Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion) 3D printer tailored for materials research and development, featuring open-source architecture and configurable spot melting capabilities for processing novel alloys, refractory metals, and oxygen-sensitive materials.
- e-MELT®-iD Development-focused E-PBF 3D printer designed to accelerate application development and process optimization for metal additive manufacturing, bridging research and serial production.
- e-MELT®-iM Industrial-scale E-PBF 3D printer designed for serial production, featuring modular dockable build modules, active water cooling for under-one-hour post-build cooling, and 6 kW beam power for maximized throughput.
- Pixelmelt® Cloud-based software service for generating beam scanning patterns and build files for Freemelt's E-PBF systems, enabling pixel-level spot melting with configurable algorithms for precise heat management, microstructure tailoring, and automation of build file creation.
- Service & Maintenance Ongoing service contracts, maintenance, and technical assistance for installed Freemelt E-PBF 3D printing systems.
- Development Services Collaborative engineering and application development services supporting customers from early material and process development through application development to serial production, including feasibility studies, process optimization, and application development.
Quantifiable outcome
- 172% revenue growth in 2025
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Freemelt
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Freemelt technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Freemelt partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Loughborough UniversitycoreLoughborough University in the UK procured a Freemelt ONE electron beam melting platform to overcome fundamental limitations of laser-based AM when processing reflective and oxygen-sensitive metals such as copper, tungsten, and niobium. The open-architecture system was commissioned with support from Freemelt engineers for research in nuclear fusion, aerospace, and space technology.
- Novatron Fusion Group (NFG)coreFreemelt AB and Novatron Fusion Group signed an MoU to collaborate on manufacturing methods for fusion reactors, with Freemelt aiming to expand its fusion activities in the Nordic market. The collaboration operates within the European fusion ecosystem, including other entities such as F4E and UKAEA.
- UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA)coreUKAEA commissioned an E-PBF (electron beam) machine from Freemelt AB alongside a Nikon SLM laser-based system to produce components for fusion energy systems. The initiative aims to demonstrate scalable production methods essential for future fusion power plants, reducing reliance on traditional manufacturing techniques.
- Eminova Fondkomission ABminorEminova Fondkomission AB serves as the Certified Adviser for Freemelt Holding AB (publ), which is listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market.
- ScanfilminorFreemelt uses outsourced manufacturing through Scanfil, an electronics and mechanics manufacturing services provider, to ensure scalable production, regional flexibility, and operational excellence for its industrial E-PBF systems.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Freemelt competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- TRUMPF: German industrial laser powerhouse with a TruPrint metal AM systems line. Competes on high-end industrial accounts in Europe and globally, with deep pockets from the parent industrial business.
- Nikon SLM Solutions: Leading laser-based metal AM (L-PBF) provider, now part of Nikon. Direct competitor on real RFQs — UKAEA ordered both a Freemelt E-PBF and a Nikon SLM machine for fusion energy work, indicating they compete for the same mission-critical industrial budgets.
- EOS GmbH: European leader in metal additive manufacturing across L-PBF and DED, with broad industrial penetration. Comparable in target verticals (aerospace, medical, automotive) and enterprise sales motion, though laser-based rather than E-PBF.
- Renishaw: UK-based metal AM (L-PBF) systems and post-processing equipment, serving aerospace and medical device customers. Overlaps with Freemelt on European industrial accounts and MedTech/demand for high-purity metal processing.
- 3D Systems: Long-established 3D printing company offering metal AM systems, materials, and parts services. Broad portfolio overlapping with Freemelt on regulated medical and industrial customers, but operates more as a 3D-printing generalist.
- Stratasys: Global 3D printing incumbent with polymer heritage and a growing metal AM footprint. Customer base and enterprise GTM motion similar to Freemelt, though differentiated more by polymers and broader 3D printing.
Direct peers
- Colibrium Additive (formerly GE Additive / Arcam): The dominant E-PBF hardware vendor, originating from Arcam (the company that founded the E-PBF category and where Freemelt's seven founders previously worked). Direct head-to-head competitor with the same core electron-beam powder bed fusion technology.
- Velo3D: US-based metal AM company focused on serial production of complex parts in aerospace, defense, and energy using L-PBF. Comparable business model (capital equipment for industrial serial production) targeting many of the same high-end industrial customers as Freemelt's e-MELT-iM.
Emerging players
- Additive Industries: Dutch metal AM company building modular MetalFAB systems targeting serial production in aerospace and high-end industrial verticals. Closely positioned to Freemelt's e-MELT-iM ambitions around modular, scalable industrial metal AM.
- Sisma: Italian manufacturer of laser-based metal AM systems (mysint) targeting industrial and luxury/jewelry applications. Comparable European mid-cap metal AM vendor competing in adjacent industrial segments.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Freemelt social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Freemelt leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
Freemelt subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Freemelt funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Freemelt M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Freemelt
What does Freemelt do?
Freemelt designs, manufactures, and sells industrial Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion (E-PBF) metal 3D printing systems, including the Freemelt ONE research platform, the e-MELT-iD development machine, and the e-MELT-iM serial production system. The hardware portfolio is paired with the Pixelmelt cloud-based build file software, ProHeat preheating technology, and accompanying service, maintenance, and development services for defense, energy, and medical technology customers.
Is Freemelt a public or private company?
Freemelt is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Freemelt founded?
Freemelt was founded in 2017. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Freemelt based?
Freemelt is headquartered in Mölndal, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does Freemelt make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. 3D Printers and Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are software (Pixelmelt®) and service, Maintenance & Development Services.
Who are Freemelt's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are TRUMPF, Nikon SLM Solutions, EOS GmbH, Renishaw, 3D Systems and Stratasys. Direct peers are Colibrium Additive (formerly GE Additive / Arcam) and Velo3D. Emerging players are Additive Industries and Sisma.
Does Freemelt have an API?
No public API is recorded for Freemelt.
What industry is Freemelt in?
Freemelt's product category is Industrial Metal Additive Manufacturing (E-PBF 3D Printing Systems). Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAG, Additive Manufacturing for Metals (Metal 3D Printers & Post-Processing), with a secondary code of IMAAAAAB, Metal 3D Printers (LPBF/SLM/DMLS, Binder Jetting, DED/LENS/WAAM). Its NAICS code is 334517 and its SIC code is 3550.