Additive Manufacturing (AM) is a new manufacturing method capable of creating complex shapes that previously was not possible or required long lead time tooling. Different AM methods exist, each with their own strength and weaknesses. Research of AM is done by both industry and academia to better understand the AM methods capabilities. This paper categorises AM research methods in product-centric and knowledge-centric research. Through a literature survey, Sweden’s contributions in AM research are highlighted and categorised. Interviews of designers and manufacturers of metal AM parts are done to find the research challenges of AM for Swedish industries today. Parts manufactured during 2015 using Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) AM processes are shown with examples of AM advantages used. Results show that Sweden contributes well to AM research in mainly knowledge-centric research of material properties and microstructure. A large portion of published papers are done by or in cooperation with Swedish industry. AM is industrially used today mainly for prototypes during development but some Swedish industries are designing specifically for AM. By improving part performance, these parts may reach series production. The biggest challenge is the immature process control of the AM processes, causing uncertain part properties.