Steels for Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing is on the rise, and high-quality metal powders are crucial in this process. In addition to a broad portfolio of Printdur, we also offer our customers the opportunity to collaboratively develop tailor-made materials. This can include traditional powder steel grades as well as bainitic steels or martensitic tool steels.

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from the fields of Powder, Hard Alloys, Wire, and Ferro-Titanit.

3D Printing

In recent years, 3D printing has had a groundbreaking impact on the industry. This innovative technology enables the creation of three-dimensional objects layer by layer from various materials, bringing profound changes in many sectors.

3D printing with metal powder is revolutionizing manufacturing processes by enabling design flexibility, efficiency improvements, and customized solutions. It allows the production of steel components with complex, precise geometries that would be difficult or impossible to achieve with traditional manufacturing methods. Individual replacement parts for existing equipment and machinery can also be produced in this way. This technology also enables the optimization of components to save material and reduce weight, which is particularly beneficial in aerospace. Companies can create their prototypes faster and more cost-effectively, significantly accelerating product development. Additionally, 3D printing can help improve material and energy efficiency through precise dosing of the material and avoiding waste.

Discover our Printdur material and our other range in the field of Additive Manufacturing, consisting of Powder, Hard Alloys, Wire and Ferro-Titanit.

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Climate-neutral steel production

With our Green Steel, we are taking a significant step towards climate-neutral steel production. Steel scrap serves as the main raw material, and in the electric steelmaking process, the steel is produced using energy sources with low CO2 content. This leads to a CO2 footprint significantly below the industry average.

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Rapid Prototyping

We involve you in the prototyping process and develop the complete manufacturing process with you – from your own alloy idea to the final product. We support you in the following areas:

Definition of requirements
Material development
Powder atomization: from small quantities to large volumes
Testing and optimization of materials in the latest AM facilities
Support in powder recycling

As a result of the manufacturing process, you receive a ready-to-use powder steel that can be processed in your own 3D printer using the powder bed method (Selective Laser Melting). This applies to both small quantities for 3D printing of spare parts and large quantities on a tonnage scale.

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Company insights | 30/06/2026

New EU steel safeguard measures change framework conditions for Steeltec

The European Union (EU) has adopted new steel safeguard measures that will enter into force on July 1, 2026. Duty-free import volumes into the EU will be reduced by 47% from 34.5 million tons to 18.3 mil-lion tons. Imports exceeding these quotas will be subject to a tariff of 50%, up from the previous rate of 25%. The measures apply to steel producers from third countries, including Switzerland, exporting products into the European Union. Steeltec AG, based in Emmenbrücke and part of Swiss Steel Group, is among the companies affected by the new regime.

Products | 17/06/2026

Firmly anchored in the rock - Swiss Steel Group’s Top12 anchors secure a new section of road high above Lake Lucerne

100 years – that is the lifetime expected for the new section of the K2b cantonal highway between Vitznau and Gersau following its renovation and modernization. This is made possible in no small part by the Top12 special stainless steel from the Swiss Steel Group, from which the anchors for the retaining wall structure and support elements are manufactured. Over a hundred of these were drilled several meters deep into the steep rock face. They secure the walls and beams that support the new, 350-meter-long section of road. The structure is spectacular not only from a geotechnical perspective but also for everyone who drives over it and enjoys a breathtaking view of Lake Lucerne below.

Products | 09/06/2026

Swiss Steel Group, the specialist in non-magnetic stainless steel

Swiss Steel Group possesses advanced expertise in stainless steels for non-magnetic applications. These steels are produced for the offshore, chemical, and food industries, as well as for medical technology, and are used in high-strength grades for demanding marine applications. The international steel group is now leveraging this expertise through Finkl Steel in a project in Canada. The Deutsche Edelstahlwerke also possess extensive expertise and many years of experience in this field.

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