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Rather than looking for brand new materials, material scientists today are focusing on developing existing materials into perfection through revolutionary new processes, such as additive manufacturing, or 3D printing. The results of their work will undoubtedly change the world around us – and possibly help to save it. Sandvik’s 3D printed diamond composite is a perfect example.

We used our cutting-edge techniques to create the world’s first 3D printed, all-metal, smash-proof guitar and challenged guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen to break it.

Find out why we decided to go for titanium in the body of the world’s first 3D printed, smash-proof guitar. Sandvik offers the widest range of AM-alloys around.

Far from all components are relevant for additive manufacturing. Learn more about what parts of the smash-proof guitar we decided to print and why.

A light, strong and durable guitar – and minimized material waste. Additive manufacturing is sustainable by nature.

Sandvik has all major print processes for metals in-house, being able to always recommend the most optimal additive process. Powder Bed Fusion Laser was selected for the printing of the smash-proof guitar.

Be part of Additive Next, the new industry summit by Sandvik and Siemens, setting the agenda for industrialized Additive Manufacturing.

Sandvik Additive Manufacturing is one of the sponsors of the upcoming AMUG Conference (Additive Manufacturing Users Group), in Chicago, Illinois, March 31 – April 4, 2019.

Increased AM capacity, industrial AM cases and market-leading Osprey^TM metal powder range to be showcased at Formnext 2018