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Freemelt Receives Additional eMELT System Order from Jiuli New Material

2026-06-29 · Impact score: 34

Freemelt, a Swedish 3D printing equipment manufacturer, has received an additional order from its strategic partner, Jiuli New Material, for an industrial-grade eMELT electron beam powder bed fusion system. The system is scheduled for delivery in Q3 2026, with the order value in line with previously communicated pricing. The two companies signed a strategic cooperation agreement in 2025, enabling Freemelt to leverage local support, technical expertise, and business networks. The new order will focus on application development in China's energy and medical technology sectors. Freemelt's CEO commented, 'This order confirms the value of our technology and allows us to further position ourselves in one of the most expansive and competitive metal additive markets globally.' The eMELT system, based on electron beam powder bed fusion technology, melts metal powder layer by layer in a vacuum environment, making it particularly suitable for processing materials such as titanium, copper, and tungsten.

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Freemelt获久立新材追加eMELT系统订单

瑞典3D打印设备商Freemelt收到战略合作伙伴久立新材追加的eMELT工业级电子束粉末床熔融系统订单，预计2026年第三季度交付，订单价值与此前沟通的定价水平一致。双方于2025年签订战略合作协议，Freemelt借此获得本地化支持、技术专长和商业关系网络。新订单将聚焦中国能源与医疗技术领域的应用开发。Freemelt CEO表示：“该订单确认了我们技术的价值，并使我们能够在全球最具扩张性和竞争性的金属增材市场之一进一步定位自己”。eMELT系统基于电子束粉末床熔融技术，在真空环境下逐层熔化金属粉末，特别适用于钛、铜和钨等材料的加工。

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