Visit to Industrial AM
This week, we welcomed our incoming Chair of the Board, Ingun Berget, and 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 across multiple materials, and a complete value chain – from scanning and design to fabrication, machining, and testing.
When is 3D printing actually the better choice?
Both Industrial AM and LOCAT3D see the same challenge: many organisations still find it difficult to know when additive manufacturing is the best option, versus traditional machining, casting, or ordering a replacement from far away.
Visits like this reinforce one key point for us: Norway already has the capabilities. The job now is to make them visible, accessible, and easier to choose.
Why this matters for supply security and preparedness
Industrial AM has invested in advanced WAAM/DED technology (including a RoboWAAM system), supporting production of large metal components and even enabling repairs by building material onto existing parts – exactly the kind of capability that strengthens local resilience when lead times and logistics become critical.
A big thank you to Rolf Skogvold and André Moen Eide for an inspiring tour and great discussions.
If you are exploring metal additive manufacturing for large parts, repairs, or supply-chain resilience, get in touch – LOCAT3D helps organisations find and engage the right capability faster.
