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Northern Waves Invests €1.5 Million to Build Metal 3D Printing Antenna Plant in Spain

2026-06-02

Swedish metal additive manufacturer Northern Waves plans to invest €1.5 million in a metal additive manufacturing production facility in Gijón, northern Spain, focusing on satellite antennas and RF components. The plant will start operations this summer with an initial annual capacity of 5,000 antennas, expected to increase to 12,000–15,000 within 24 months. The company will deploy four new metal 3D printers (bringing the total to five, including one existing unit), with an additional four printers to be added in the following year. Products cover satellite antenna systems, 5G/6G communications, high-power radar, automotive systems, and more. The project is seen as part of a strategy for talent repatriation and regional high-tech industrial development.

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Northern Waves投资150万欧元在西班牙建金属3D打印天线工厂

瑞典金属增材制造商Northern Waves计划在西班牙北部希洪投资150万欧元，建设金属增材制造生产设施，专注卫星天线和射频组件。工厂今夏投运，初始年产能5000个天线，预计24个月内增至1.2-1.5万个。公司将部署4台新金属3D打印机（加上现有1台共5台），后续一年再增4台。产品覆盖卫星天线系统、5G/6G通信、高功率雷达、汽车系统等。该项目被视为人才回流与区域高科技产业发展战略的一部分。

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