SSAB to Expand Steel Powder Facility for Production at Commercial Scale
06/03/2026 - SSAB announced it will expand its steel powder facility for additive manufacturing in Oxelösund, Sweden, to enable production at a commercial scale.
The company said additive manufacturing develops stronger, lighter and more advanced components with less material waste and shorter lead times. Their technology has gone from being used in prototypes and spare parts to complementing industrial production in sectors including defense, automotive and engineering.
“By increasing SSAB’s manufacturing capabilities, we are strengthening our offering in steel powder for additive manufacturing and making the technology more accessible to our customers. We see growing demand for our powder products, which combine high performance with a lower climate impact throughout the value chain,” said Jesper Vang, head of powder technology at SSAB.
The steel powders SSAB developed offer low weight with high strength; it can replace aluminum as a lightweight material in some applications. They can also be used without heat treatment. The facility will have an estimated capacity of 350 metric tons annually.
SSAB said SMS group will assist in the facility’s expansion. Construction is expected to begin in 2026, with production starting in the first quarter of 2028.
“By increasing SSAB’s manufacturing capabilities, we are strengthening our offering in steel powder for additive manufacturing and making the technology more accessible to our customers. We see growing demand for our powder products, which combine high performance with a lower climate impact throughout the value chain,” said Jesper Vang, head of powder technology at SSAB.
The steel powders SSAB developed offer low weight with high strength; it can replace aluminum as a lightweight material in some applications. They can also be used without heat treatment. The facility will have an estimated capacity of 350 metric tons annually.
SSAB said SMS group will assist in the facility’s expansion. Construction is expected to begin in 2026, with production starting in the first quarter of 2028.
