Additive manufacturing is a manufacturing technique where layer by layer builds a three-dimensional component based on a 3D CAD model. Overall objective The overall goal is to introduce new resource-efficient and environmentally friendly manufacturing technologies to regional small, medium-sized and large regional industrial companies in order to increase the number of companies implementing this method of manufacturing, thus improving their competitiveness and supporting the future innovation development of regional industrial enterprises. The project goal is to install and start a laboratory for additive manufacturing at Karlstad University in order to use it as a meeting place between academia and regional companies, thereby creating opportunities for organising and realising effective knowledge transfer, demonstrating processes and creating environments where large, small and medium-sized companies can develop knowledge, products and services in collaboration with the University. Interim goals – Install and launch additive manufacturing equipment – Develop a viable network of regional industries that have an interest in additive manufacturing technology. Conduct seminars and workshops that strengthen interest among companies that have a general interest in AM technology. Organise training in the form of “learning by doing” for industries interested in introducing technology. Increase synergies between regional companies, cluster organisations and the university. Conduct demonstrations, and/or validation projects, showing the characteristics of the method for industries interested in validation of AM technology’s capabilities. — Providing the application of KET – Key Enabling Technology (additive manufacturing) in production among regional SMEs and other industries, especially the promotion of investment in product and process development. — Form and start research projects for companies interested in the materials and performance of AM technology. Activities Installation and building of laboratory, Workshops, seminars, networks, Prototype manufacturing, Research projects, External communication and results dissemination, Evaluation and learning The involvement of business life In the SME sector, there is great interest in AM technology due to the high flexibility of technology with the ability to adjust/adjust small-scale production easily and quickly. This has been confirmed by representatives from small and medium sized entrepreneurs in Värmland during meetings organised by KAU and IUC Wermland and Stål & Workshop 2016. In the project, industrial partners will collaborate in several groups. Small and medium-sized enterprises will be involved in the project after belonging to a specific target group. Depending on the specific target group, activities are organised with the aim of developing special knowledge, initiating knowledge transfer and inspiring participants to increase their engagement. All industrial partners can participate in one, or more, or all project activities. All participants are involved in networking and seminars for project participants organised by KAU. Expected results and benefits after the end of the project The SMEs will be able to: — Using networks and established channels for collaboration and interaction between regional SMEs, universities and society, – Start new SMEs on the basis of knowledge and experience gained in the project, – Establish new business contacts and develop potential new B2B contacts – At the end of the project, SMFs will be able to actively collaborate with AT-LAB through research projects and consultations, Expected long-term effects The long-term goal is to implement additive manufacturing technology in regional industrial production. This technology is resource efficient and environmentally friendly. It also has an indirect effect that benefits the environment since processing with this method does not require dangerous and polluting coolants. This leads to a better environment and a greener society in the long term.