Arcam AB manufactures electron beam melting (EBM) systems for use in

additive manufacturing 3D printing or additive manufacturing is the construction of a three-dimensional object from a CAD model or a digital 3D model. It can be done in a variety of processes in which material is deposited, joined or solidified under computer co ...

, which create solid parts from metal powders. Arcam also produces metal powder through AP&C and medical implants through DiSanto Technologies. Arcam AB was founded by innovator Ralf Larson and financier Jarl Assmundson, in 1997. Arcam AB was a publicly traded company listed on the

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under ARCM but was also commonly quoted as OTC stock under AMAVF. Arcam AB corporate headquarters are in

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. EBM has applications in the medical, aerospace and automotive industries. In September 2016,

General Electric General Electric Company (GE) is an American multinational conglomerate founded in 1892, and incorporated in New York state and headquartered in Boston. The company operated in sectors including healthcare, aviation, power, renewable ene ...

announced its plans for acquisition of Arcam AB."GE Plans to Invest $1.4B to Acquire Additive Manufacturing Companies Arcam and SLM; Accelerates Efforts in Important Digital Industrial Space"
GE Aviation press release, 6 September 2016

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