WAAM
for Art & Design
Increasing Design freedom
Enhance customization, low manufacturing limitations & enhance computational and biomimicry design.
Increasing customisation
Producing design series, faster design adjustments & improved accuracy
Innovation Pioneer
Digital & intelligent fabrication, human-robot interaction. Reduce CO2, material consumption & wastage.
WAAM for Art & Design
Robotic WAAM enhances design flexibility, enabling complex and customized creations unrestricted by traditional processes. Its integration with digital and computational design empowers artists and designers with new creative possibilities, fostering innovation in applied art and design with our MX3D ArtLab.
Print styles & textures
MX3D, with a proven record of working with designers, offers multiple print solutions and strategies to support and enhance ideas, thanks also to our M1 and MX Metal AM systems.
The print strategy extends from line printing, dot printing, and mesh to explore the best use of material, technology, and textures for the artist’s geometry and wishes.
Materials
With over 50,000 kg of metal 3D printed objects and over 200 man-years of experience since 2014, MX3D is the company that manages the quality of design for various materials including bronze, aluminum, and stainless steel.
Finishing
MX3D offers a wide range of manual or robotic finishing, such as sandblasting, polishing, painting, coating, milling, and grinding.
Interested in our capabilities in the art industry?
Request our lookbook or contact us with your specific project, and we will go through the details together to realise your project.
Interested in MX3D’s sample box?
Request for MX3D’s sample box via the link below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum size of a WAAM-printed art object?
The maximum size of a WAAM-printed art object can easily reach several metres in a single part. Because the robotic arm operates in open space, the process is not restricted by a fixed build-chamber ceiling. This allows studios to produce monumental metal sculptures without breaking them down into small, weldable segments. Explore print on demand services →
Which metals can designers specify for WAAM-printed objects?
Designers have access to a wide variety of industrial alloys, including stainless steel, carbon steels, and advanced superalloys like Inconel. For traditional sculptural aesthetics, materials like nickel-aluminium bronze are highly popular due to their ability to take on rich, complex patinas. View compatible WAAM materials →
What finishes are possible on WAAM-printed pieces?
WAAM objects can be left with their distinct, raw printed texture, which visually highlights the additive manufacturing process. If a smoother aesthetic is required, the metal can be fully post-processed, including CNC-milled, hand-ground, brushed, or patinated, to match the exact artistic vision. Explore art and design cases →
How does WAAM compare to casting for limited-edition metal design?
When compared to traditional casting, WAAM completely eliminates the need to create expensive patterns or moulds. Because there are zero upfront tooling costs, producing a highly complex “edition of one” becomes economically viable. Compare WAAM vs. casting and forging →
Who owns the intellectual property of a WAAM-printed design?
The designer or studio retains full intellectual property ownership of any WAAM-printed design. To ensure complete confidentiality and security for limited editions, all production files and CAD data are completely deletable upon request. Contact us to discuss your project →
