A new national collaboration project has been inaugurated at the Production Technology Centre in Trollhättan. The Advanced Manufacturing Coordination Center (AMCC) aims to strengthen Sweden's capability to manufacture and repair spare parts for both civilian and military needs, with a particular focus on additive manufacturing.
– We are proud to contribute our extensive expertise in additive manufacturing and partner-based development to this collaboration project, which will enable rapid and sustainable production and repair of components and spare parts for the Swedish Armed Forces. This collaboration paves the way for technology to be industrialised and strengthens Sweden's defence capability and resilience, says Joakim Andersson, CEO of GKN Aerospace, in a press release from the company.
The collaboration project includes additive manufacturing (3D printing), advanced test environments, and new equipment to develop components and spare parts for both civilian and defence-critical needs. 3D printing enables flexible manufacturing and on-site repair, reducing dependence on global suppliers.
– To be able to defend Sweden, we need both people and technology that can act quickly and independently. AMCC is a concrete step in building that capability – to be able to manufacture, repair, and replace critical components even when regular supply chains are broken. This strengthens both our preparedness and our defence, says Stefan Sandborg, head of the support unit at the Defence Staff, Swedish Armed Forces.
The initiative brings together expertise from the Swedish Armed Forces, University West, the City of Trollhättan, Innovatum Science Park, Waamlabz, and Swedish industry, including GKN Aerospace.