This week we took the opportunity to visit Industrial AM in Mo Industripark – home to what is described as Norway’s largest metal 3D printer and a key milestone for large-format metal additive manufacturing in the region. At Industrial AM, we got a clear view of what they can deliver: large-format metal 3D printing, advanced components […]
A NATO DIANA milestone
LOCAT3D shared a key milestone from our NATO DIANA process during NorBAN’s Startup Spotlight in Oslo and why it matters for resilient, on-demand manufacturing. In early September, LOCAT3D received an update that marked an important milestone in our journey. During the NATO DIANA due diligence and interview process, we were told to be proud – […]
Pre-Seed Kick-Off at NorBAN x Bull Startup Spotlight
On 7 October, LOCAT3D kicked off its pre-seed round at NorBAN x Advokatfirmaet Bull’s Startup Spotlight – sharing how on-demand manufacturing can become faster, closer, and more profitable. We had a 45-minute deep dive into how we are making on-demand manufacturing faster, closer, and more profitable – by connecting demand with qualified production capability across […]
Visit to Prototal
Our meeting with Prototal | Norway and their representatives Hågen Lynum and Karin Holst at Forsvarskonferansen led to a follow-up request from our side: a visit to their facility in Levanger. The request was kindly accepted, and last week Thomas Bentzen and Kristine Valberg spent a day on-site for a thorough and insightful tour. What […]
IndustriX & Forsvarskonferansen
Collaboration is the key to real progress, and that was clearly demonstrated during both the IndustriX kick-off and Forsvarskonferansen 2025 at Scandic Hell. IndustriX is a 16-month accelerator programme for small and medium-sized industrial companies aiming to build a stronger position in the defence and preparedness market. The programme is initiated by Stiftelsen Teknologiformidling, Proneo, […]
“Rebuild Ukraine!”
This week, the Ukrainian organization ReBuild Ukraine hosted a combined conference and exhibition in Warsaw, Poland. Innovation Norway was among those representing the Norwegian stand under the banner of “Team Norway,” aiming to support Ukraine’s rebuilding efforts through information sharing, market insights, and a strong presence in key arenas. Locat3d’s COO, Audun Bjørkmo, attended the […]
The Advantages of Being Part of an Industrial Park
Mo Industripark is one of the largest and most resource-rich industrial parks in the country. It hosts major smelting operations by international companies such as Elkem, Celsa, and Ferroglobe, fostering growth in services, machining, and ICT. Thomas A. Bentzen, CEO of Locat3d, describes the industrial park as an ideal setting for the company’s continued development. […]







