Arcam AB manufactures electron beam melting (EBM) systems for use in additive manufacturing, which create solid parts from metal powders.^[5] Arcam also produces metal powder through AP&C^[6] and medical implants through DiSanto Technologies.^[7]

Arcam AB was founded by innovator Ralf Larson and financier Jarl Assmundson, in 1997.

Arcam AB was a publicly traded company listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange under ARCM^[8] but was also commonly quoted as OTC stock under AMAVF.^[9] Arcam AB corporate headquarters are in Mölndal, Sweden. EBM has applications in the medical, aerospace and automotive industries.^{[citation needed]}

In September 2016, General Electric announced its plans for acquisition of Arcam AB.^[10]