Metal 3D Printing

Wall printed for test at MX3D.

Metal 3D printing is an advanced manufacturing process that creates physical metal components layer-by-layer directly from a digital 3D model. By utilizing additive metal 3D printing, heavy industries can eliminate the need for expensive custom molds and traditional subtractive tooling, allowing for the rapid, on-demand fabrication of robust, near-net-shape structural parts. Key Notes on Metal […]

WAAM Solutions For Aerospace

M1 Metal AM system front open with Rocket Thruster by MX3D

In aerospace, robotic Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) is used to produce medium to extra-large near-net-shape structural parts, custom tooling, and space hardware using certified metal alloys. By combining industrial robotics with arc deposition, WAAM delivers meter-scale metal components tailored for rigorous space and ground support applications. Aerospace engineering relies on striking a balance between […]

Inconel 3D Printing with WAAM: Inconel 625 and 718

Inconel material used for printings by MX3D.

Inconel 3D printing is the advanced manufacturing process of fabricating high-temperature, corrosion-resistant nickel superalloy components using additive technologies. While several additive methods exist, Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) is explicitly engineered for producing large, near-net-shape Inconel parts spanning multiple meters. For critical sectors like aerospace, energy , and oil and gas, the ability to rapidly […]

Steel 3D Printing with WAAM: Carbon, Low-Alloy and High-Strength Grades

MX3D WAAM clamp print. Close shot.

Carbon steel and structural steel can be 3D printed at a large scale using Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM). By utilizing robotic multi-axis deposition and standard industrial welding wire, heavy-duty load-bearing steel components can be printed on demand, completely bypassing the spatial constraints of conventional 3D printing chambers. For highly corrosive marine environments or specialized […]

Bronze, NiBrAl, and other Copper alloys 3D printing with WAAM

MX3D bronze flange.

Bronze and copper alloys can be 3D printed at a large scale using Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM). By combining automated multi-axis industrial robotics with electric arc welding, this technology enables the continuous deposition of heavy, near-net-shape copper-alloy components spanning several meters in length. This method bypasses the spatial and tooling constraints of traditional manufacturing, […]

Stainless Steel 3D Printing | WAAM SS316L & Duplex | MX3D

A picture of the MX3D Steel connector, printed with M1 and MX Metal AM System.

Stainless steel 3D printing with robotic Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) is an advanced robotic manufacturing process that deposits standard industrial welding wire layer by layer into dense, certified components. It is heavily used for offshore and maritime applications to bypass highly congested supply chains. Duplex and super duplex forgings, such as flanges, manifolds, valve […]

WAAM Additive Manufacturing Services | MX3D

Pressure vessel attachment after CNC MX3D

Key notes: Complete Engineering Partnership: Provides a full-service, end-to-end collaboration from initial feasibility assessments and Design for WAAM (DfAM) through to certified production, post-processing, and final logistical delivery. Bypasses Sourcing Bottlenecks: Directly resolves 6-to-18-month foundry lead times, supply constraints, and geometric limitations of traditional casting or solid-block machining. Industrial Scalability: Operates out of Europe’s largest […]

Industrial 3D Printing | Large-Scale Metal Parts | MX3D

MX3D propeller during welding.

Key notes: Certified Production: Industrial 3D printing focuses on heavy-duty applications and certified metallurgy for deployment in offshore structures, naval vessels, energy equipment, and defense systems. Unconstrained Scale: Unlike desktop or prototyping options limited to under 300 mm, Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) can print parts up to 6 meters with the M1 System, or […]

Large Scale Metal 3D Printing | WAAM for Big Industrial Parts | MX3D

MX3D Rudder shown at FormNext

Key notes: Bypasses Spatial Constraints: Bypasses the strict build-chamber limitations of conventional powder bed systems, utilizing multi-axis industrial robots to print monolithic structures spanning several meters in length. Rapid Deposition Rates: Achieves an exceptional mass accumulation throughput of 2 to 8 kilogrammes per hour, making large-scale component manufacturing economically viable for heavy industry. Eliminates Tooling […]

Aluminium 3D Printing | WAAM Aluminum Parts & Structures | MX3D

An image of aluminum, material used for WAAM printing.

Key notes: Bypasses Supply Chain Bottlenecks: Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) eliminates long foundry lead times and the high costs of casting or machining massive structural aluminum components from solid blocks. Unconstrained Scale & Production: Operates without the restrictive build-volume chambers of traditional powder-bed systems, leveraging multi-axis robotic arms to print components spanning several meters […]

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