On September 29, Sweden's Freemelt announced a new €300,000 contract with Fusion for Energy (F4E), the European fusion organization. Awarded through a competitive procurement process as part of F4E's Technology Development Programme (TDP), the contract aims to accelerate the industrialization of critical fusion technologies. The contract focuses on further developing manufacturing methods for tungsten-based fusion components, with emphasis on powder handling and material optimization. The goal is to improve production efficiency, reduce manufacturing costs, and prepare for the industrial deployment of fusion energy. Tungsten is a key material for fusion reactors due to its ability to withstand extreme temperatures and harsh conditions, but fabricating components from it is complex and expensive. Freemelt CEO Daniel Gidlund said the contract validates the company's expertise in tungsten processing and additive manufacturing. Freemelt previously received an order from F4E with a base value of SEK 55 million to manufacture and deliver 33,000 tungsten-based fusion components for the JT-60SA fusion project (deliveries through 2028). From material and process development to industrial manufacturing, the company is covering the entire fusion value chain, accelerating the adoption of its E-PBF route in the refractory metals sector. Value for powder buyers: ① Standardized demand for tungsten and tungsten-based refractory alloy powders in the fusion sector is gradually taking shape; pay attention to oxygen content and batch consistency requirements for E-PBF-grade tungsten powder. ② The development of powder handling processes for fusion components offers early binding opportunities for suppliers with refractory metal powder handling capabilities. ③ Risk note: fusion industrialization has a long cycle, and short-term order volumes are limited; this should be tracked as a technology reserve.