Arcam wins order for 2 Arcam Q20 systems, part of long term collaboration with GKN Aerospace


Arcam AB, listed on NASDAQ Stockholm, has today received an order from GKN
Aerospace in the UK, for 2 Arcam Q20 systems for manufacturing of aerospace
components.
The order is part of a new Joint Technology Development Partnership between
Arcam and GKN Aerospace where the parties are collaborating closely to
facilitate the introduction of the Arcam Q20 systems into manufacturing for
aerospace applications.

”Arcam’s strategy is to establish our technology for production of orthopedic
implants and aerospace parts, two areas with high requirements on material
properties and productivity. Our EBM technology is today well established in the
orthopedic industry, with thousands of components produced and implanted. We are
now very happy to announce this order and important partnership with GKN
Aerospace. We are convinced that the close collaboration with GKN Aerospace will
be key for further industrialization of our EBM technology in the aerospace
industry”, says Magnus René, CEO, Arcam.

”Russ Dunn, Senior Vice President Engineering & Technology, GKN Aerospace
explains: - “We have been working with Arcam for some time exploring what we
believe to be one of the most promising of the additive processes. Our aim has
been to fully understand how EBM can be applied to our future aero structures
and aero engines portfolio. Through this new strategic partnership with Arcam
our combined additive manufacturing teams will now take the next steps towards
fully industrialising this AM technology”.
For further information please contact:
Magnus René, CEO Arcam AB
Tel: 46 31 710 32 00, alt. cell: 46 702 79 89 99, or e-mail:
magnus.rene@arcam.com
Arcam Group provides cost-efficient Additive Manufacturing solutions for
production of metal components. Arcam’s Electron Beam Melting (EBM®) technology
offers design freedom combined with excellent material properties and high
productivity. Arcam is, through its solution orientation and comprehensive
product offering, an innovative partner for advanced manufacturing, primarily
for the aerospace and medical industries. Arcam offers EBM systems through Arcam
AB in Sweden, powder metals through AP&C in Canada and implant contract
manufacturing through DiSanto in the U.S.The company is listed on Nasdaq
Stockholm and the Head Office is located in Mölndal, Sweden.

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Arcam AB • Krokslätts Fabriker 27A • SE-431 37 Mölndal, Sweden • 46-31-710 32 00
• www.arcam.com

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