
Capabilities
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Overview
Lövstjärnan Fabriks AB (LöFAB) provides end-to-end industrial capabilities supporting the full lifecycle of defence programmes, from in-service sustainment through development, industrialization, and full-rate production.
Our capabilities are structured to integrate seamlessly with global OEM programme models, enabling compliant, EU-based manufacturing and long-term support for EU and NATO customers.
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Maintenance & Sustainment
LöFAB delivers comprehensive lifecycle support for in-service systems, ensuring availability, readiness, and service-life extension.
Capabilities include:
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Preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance
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Repair, overhaul, and refurbishment
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Service Life Extension Programmes (SLEP)
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Configuration management and controlled modifications
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Inventory-based lifecycle management and spare parts
Designed to support legacy, current, and future platforms, LöFAB enables OEMs and government customers to maintain systems in-theater and in-region, aligned with EU and NATO sustainment policies.
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Research, Development, Testing & Evaluation
LöFAB supports programme development and evolution through applied RDT&E capabilities focused on end-user requirement generation, technical specifications and operational adaptation.
Capabilities include:
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Prototype development and iteration
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Definitization of end-user and next-generation specifications
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Materials and process validation
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Bench, laboratory, and live testing support
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Environmental and operational adaptation
These capabilities allow OEMs to transition programmes from development to production within a secure European industrial environment.
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Production Support & Full Rate Production
LöFAB provides licensed manufacturing, co-production, and subcontract production in support of OEM programmes.
Capabilities include:
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Component manufacturing and precision machining
Assembly, Testing, and configuration
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Licensed manufacturing under government-authorized technology transfer framework
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Subcontract manufacturing for constrained OEM capacity
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Scale-up from IOC to FRP
Facilities and processes are designed to support phased expansion, redundancy, and continuity of operations, enabling OEMs to meet demand growth and security-of-supply requirements.
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Manufacturing & Process Capabilities
LöFAB maintains a broad range of in-house manufacturing and finishing processes, supported by industrial-grade quality systems.
Core processes include:
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Precision CNC turning and multi-axis milling
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Swiss-type screw machining
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Gun drilling, deep-hole drilling, and trepanning
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Reaming and barrel finishing
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Forging and heat treatment
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Sheet metal fabrication and laser processing
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Surface finishing (wash, blast, tumble & shot peening)
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Additive manufacturing
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Assembly, laser engraving, and controlled production flow
Representative machine platforms include Mazak, Star, Esco, TIBO, and associated industrial systems.
Tools
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Wenzel LH-Series CMM platforms
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Magnetic particle inspection (Magnaflux)
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Barrel air gauging & optical comparators
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Spectrolab S chemical analysis
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Hardness testing (HRC, HV, Knoop, Brinell)
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PMEL-aligned inspection processes
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Advanced environmental controls & fire suppression

Registrations

Registrations
Tools
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Wenzel LH-Series CMM platforms
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Magnetic particle inspection (Magnaflux)
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Barrel air gauging & optical comparators
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Spectrolab S chemical analysis
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Hardness testing (HRC, HV, Knoop, Brinell)
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PMEL-aligned inspection processes
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Advanced environmental controls & fire suppression

Registrations
LöFAB maintains a defense-grade, QA/QC infrastructure aligned with OEM and government requirements.
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Quality, Inspection & Compliance
LöFAB maintains a defence-grade, QA/QC infrastructure aligned with OEM specifications and government programme requirements.
Tools
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Wenzel LH-Series CMM platforms
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Magnetic particle inspection (Magnaflux)
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Barrel air gauging & optical comparators
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Spectrolab S chemical analysis
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Hardness testing (HRC, HV, Knoop, Brinell)
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PMEL-aligned inspection processes
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Advanced environmental controls & fire suppression

Registrations
EU Directive 2009/81/EC establishes the framework governing how European governments procure defense and security equipment, emphasizing secure, transparent, and reliable supply chains. LöFAB’s quality and compliance systems align with internationally recognized standards, supporting participation in defense procurement processes conducted under this directive and demonstrating readiness to meet FMV and NATO-aligned quality, security, and program requirements.
LöFAB maintains a defense-grade, QA/QC infrastructure aligned with OEM and government requirements.
Defense-Grade Quality
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Quality, Inspection & Compliance
LöFAB maintains a defence-grade, QA/QC infrastructure aligned with OEM specifications and government programme requirements.
Tools
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Wenzel LH-Series CMM platforms
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Magnetic particle inspection (Magnaflux)
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Barrel air gauging & optical comparators
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Spectrolab S chemical analysis
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Hardness testing (HRC, HV, Knoop, Brinell)
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PMEL-aligned inspection processes
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Advanced environmental controls & fire suppression
Registration
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ISO 9001 – Quality Systems
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ISO 14001 – Environmental Compliance
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ISO 27001 – Cybersecurity & Data Protection
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AQAP-2110 – NATO Quality Assurance
Defence-Grade Quality
LöFAB maintains a defense-grade, QA/QC infrastructure aligned with OEM and government requirements.
Defense-Grade Quality
EU Directive 2009/81/EC establishes the framework governing how European governments procure defense and security equipment, emphasizing secure, transparent, and reliable supply chains. LöFAB’s quality and compliance systems align with internationally recognized standards, supporting participation in defense procurement processes conducted under this directive and demonstrating readiness to meet FMV and NATO-aligned quality, security, and program requirements.
LöFAB’s capabilities are designed to integrate into existing OEM programs with minimal friction.
OEM Engagement models include:
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How OEMs Engage
Memorandums of Understanding for long term partnerships
Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA) for sustainment and lifecycle support
OEM coordinated Industrial scale-up and capacity relief
Manufacturing Licensing Agreement (MLA) for programme-specific subcontract production
Licensed production and co-production
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