AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands – 03-07-2026 – MX3D, a leader in robotic Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), congratulates Framatome on the official inauguration of the Amiral Bernard-Antoine Morio de l’Isle Additive Manufacturing Center in Romans-sur-Isère, France. Officially opened on July 2nd, the state-of-the-art facility is now fully operational and stands as the first industrial capacity of its kind in Europe.
Less than a year after laying the first stone, the 6,000 m² facility, backed by a €25 million investment, is producing critical spare parts for the primary circuits of French nuclear reactors. The center leverages MX3D’s advanced WAAM systems to manufacture critical components with complex geometries, medium-sized parts like 1-ton impellers to massive structures weighing between 20 and 25 tons, intended for the nuclear and French defense energy industry.
This strategic production hub is designed to meet the strictest safety requirements across the nuclear energy sector. By integrating WAAM into its daily operations, Framatome is actively reducing its environmental footprint through minimized raw material waste and lowered energy consumption, all while cutting lead times compared to traditional forging.
“With the Amiral Bernard-Antoine Morio de l’Isle center fully operational, we have entered a new era for truly large-scale Additive Manufacturing in Nuclear Energy,” said Gijs van der Velden, CEO of MX3D. “We are incredibly proud that MX3D’s WAAM systems are a core driving force inside Europe’s first nuclear facility of this scale. The opening of this facility marks a milestone in strengthening European strategic and sovereign industrial capability. It proves that large-scale metal 3D printing is ready to deliver repeatable quality for the most demanding applications in the nuclear sector and beyond.”
During the inauguration, Framatome highlighted the facility’s strategic importance, stating: “This center stands as an essential lever to contribute to the performance of the nuclear sector, secure our supply chain, and reinforce our industrial sovereignty. Here, innovation takes shape and excellence is printed.”
Framatome’s additive manufacturing facility is now fully operational. With this, they have made their supply chain future-proof. Contact MX3D to explore how our turnkey WAAM solutions can transform your industrial production line.
Images courtesy of Framatome.
