The defense industry faces an urgent challenge: deliver smarter solutions at unprecedented speed while maintaining reliability and performance. Traditional manufacturing methods, with their long lead times and limited flexibility, are no longer enough. That’s where additive manufacturing (AM) comes in.

In this video series, Saab and AMEXCI open the doors to their journey with Nikon SLM Solutions’ metal additive technology—revealing how it is reshaping product development, accelerating timelines, and unlocking designs once thought impossible.

This is not just about replacing parts. It is about reimagining engineering from the ground up. The series captures how Saab is using AM to:

• Cut production timelines from years to weeks
• Create parts with new geometries and weight reductions that outperform legacy components
• Transition from prototyping to production with reliable, scalable systems
• Deliver on-demand spare parts to meet critical operational needs
• Push the boundaries of design freedom for complex, high-performance applications

What makes this series compelling is its focus on real-world transformation. Saab and AMEXCI show that additive manufacturing is no longer confined to the lab or small-scale experiments. It is now a strategic capability—helping them stay competitive in a high-pressure global landscape, where agility and innovation are essential.

At its core, the series demonstrates a powerful truth: additive manufacturing is not just the future of defense. It is the future of making.

Watch the full series to see how Saab, AMEXCI, and Nikon SLM Solutions are pioneering the next generation of manufacturing for mission-critical applications.