University of Toronto orders Freemelt ONE machine
To support advanced materials research of refractory metals for critical applications
Freemelt, a Swedish developer of industrial 3D printing technology, has received an order from the University of Toronto for the delivery of a Freemelt ONE machine. The order marks Freemelt’s first machine order to the Canadian market, further strengthening the company’s presence in North America. The machine is expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2025.
The University of Toronto will use the Freemelt ONE machine in advanced materials research of refractory metals for critical applications, important to the Canadian government and industry.
“We look forward to using the Freemelt ONE in our research projects on advanced materials. The technology’s openness and flexibility make it well-suited to meet the demands of Canadian industry and government stakeholders,” said Dr. Yu Zou, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) at the University of Toronto.
“Our first order from the Canadian market represents an important milestone in our North American expansion. The University of Toronto is a prominent research institute with strong industrial connections, and this order confirms the increasing interest in our technology within the region,” said Daniel Gidlund, CEO of Freemelt AB.
The order is the result of contacts established in 2024 and marks the beginning of a research collaboration between the University of Toronto and Freemelt Americas Inc., focusing on joint projects related to government and industrial demands in Canada.
