SSAB has launched the world’s first emission-free steel powder for commercial deliveries, made of recycled SSAB Zero® steel.
According to the steelmaker, the product will create opportunities for customers to 3D-print their designs in steel produced without fossil carbon dioxide emissions.
“This is a game-changer in the world of 3D-printed steel.''
Johnny Sjöström, EVP and head of SSAB special steels
“This is a game-changer in the world of 3D-printed steel. SSAB has already proven it’s possible to produce steel without carbon dioxide emissions. Now we’re merging emission-free steel with powder technology to enable sustainable 3D-printed design with unlimited imagination,” said Johnny Sjöström, EVP and head of SSAB special steels.
Last year, SSAB launched its first conventional steel powder to the market, SSAB AM Engineering, and now the portfolio is expanded with SSAB AM Tough Zero®. SSAB will also be able to offer its fossil-free steel, based on HYBRIT technology, as a powder in limited volumes.
“3D-printing high-strength steel components will help reduce the amount of raw material used, and cut the weight and increase functionality of the final product.''
Jesper Vang, head of SSAB powder technology
“3D-printing high-strength steel components will help reduce the amount of raw material used, and cut the weight and increase functionality of the final product. This is especially important for industries, such as automotives or heavy machinery, that are trying to save weight, increase performance, and reduce their CO2 footprint,” commented Jesper Vang, head of SSAB powder technology.
To make powder, molten steel tailored for 3D-printing is broken up by high pressurized atomization gas, creating small spherical droplets which are solidified into powder. The steel powder is also produced using only fossil-free energy sources.