SSAB will expand its steel powder production facility in Oxelosund, Sweden, to support growing demand for additive manufacturing materials and strengthen its position in the advanced materials sector.
The expansion will enable commercial-scale production of steel powders for 3D printing, with capacity expected to reach approximately 350 tons per year. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026, with production ramp-up planned from the first quarter of 2028.
The project will be carried out in cooperation with SMS group and is expected to create around 20 jobs at full production.
According to SSAB, additive manufacturing is gaining traction across industries including defense, automotive, and engineering, driven by its ability to produce lighter, stronger, and more complex components while reducing material waste and lead times.
SSAB’s steel powders are designed for high-performance applications and can be used to manufacture lightweight components with high strength. The company said some applications may allow steel powder to replace aluminum while reducing the need for post-production heat treatment.
SSAB is a producer of advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) and quenched and tempered (Q&T) steel products, with an annual crude steel production capacity of approximately 8.8 mln tons across operations in Sweden, Finland, and the United States.