Squadron 2020 is a project of the Finnish Navy that aims to replace the seven vessels the Navy will decommission. Four modern corvettes will be procured to replace the vessels to be decommissioned. A multi-role corvette is a surface combatant capable of conducting effectively the range of Navy tasks at sea all year round. Many of the Navy’s tasks and operations are conducted at sea.
The project increases the capabilities of domestic industries in designing and manufacturing components for challenging military environments using AM.
In this vein, AM service provider AMEXCI , 3D printer manufacturer EOS, and aerospace company Saab join forces to manufacture demanding defense components in Finland. With its experience as an AM user, Saab is particularly well positioned to foster new competencies within Finnish industries.
They will develop metal 3D printing solutions for both spare parts and new product development. New and enhanced competencies will contribute to improving the overall security of supply in Finland. Additive Manufacturing can enable spare part production for the Finnish Defense Forces (FDF) and critical industries, as well as the rapid deployment of new innovative equipment.
“I’m thrilled to be involved in developing new technologies and creating novel Nordic collaboration with Saab and EOS. I believe our new competencies developed within this project will be beneficial for many companies and stakeholders, and it will strengthen Finnish supply chain resilience in challenging situations.” Johannes Karjalainen, Managing Director, AMEXCI Oy.
The Finnish Defence Forces sees the project as fulfilling the needs and supporting the interest of national military defence and security of supply.
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