Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) vs. Laser Powder Bed Fusion (Laser PBF): A Comparison | MX3D

Part of our  Complete Guide to Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing → While both robotic Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) and Laser Powder Bed Fusion (Laser PBF) are established metal 3D printing technologies, they serve fundamentally different industrial sectors. Their primary distinctions lie in material deposition methods, volumetric scalability, and the underlying cost of raw feedstocks. For […]

Industrial Metal 3D Printer: The MX3D M1 & MX Systems | MX3D

Bring large-format metal additive manufacturing directly to your factory floor. An industrial metal 3D printer is a transformative capital investment designed to eliminate long lead times, bypass expensive tooling, and manufacture heavy-duty parts on demand. Designed for high-throughput and true manufacturing scale, MX3D’s turnkey solutions represent the benchmark in industrial 3d printing metal. By leveraging […]

Robotic 3D Printing: How Industrial Robots Are Used to 3D Print Metal Parts | MX3D

Part of our Complete Guide to Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing → Robotic 3D printing utilizes an industrial robotic arm, typically a 6-axis manipulator, as the motion platform for additive manufacturing. This approach differs significantly from the gantry or Cartesian systems found in conventional 3D printers. Utilizing an industrial arm fundamentally alters production capabilities by unlocking […]

3D Printing in Oil & Gas: WAAM Applications, Materials, and Certification | MX3D

The oil and gas industry operates in one of the toughest industrial environments on the planet. Historically, long lead times for legacy spare parts, complex geometries required for high-efficiency flow components, and stringent certification requirements have heavily restricted the adoption of 3D printing. However, robotic Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) and other mature metal additive […]

Controlling Distortion and Residual Stress in Multi Meter Prints: An Industrial Engineering Guide to Thermal Management | MX3D

Part of our Complete Guide to Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing → Large scale robotic wire arc additive manufacturing allows heavy industrial sectors to bypass the lengthy lead times and high tooling costs associated with traditional foundries specializing in massive forgings. By utilizing automated robotic motion to deposit metal wire layer by layer, manufacturers can construct […]

Managing Machining Allowances for Near Net Shape Metal Prints | MX3D

Part of our Complete Guide to Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing → Wire arc additive manufacturing has completely transformed how heavy industries approach the production of large scale metal components. By utilizing industrial robotic arms and standard welding wire, manufacturers can fabricate massive parts for the energy, maritime, and aerospace sectors in a fraction of the […]

Non Destructive Testing Methods for Robotic WAAM Parts: A Complete Industrial Qualification Guide | MX3D

Part of our Complete Guide to Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing → In heavy industrial applications such as energy, maritime, defense, and aerospace, the structural integrity of manufactured components is non-negotiable. Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing has emerged as a premier solution for fabricating multi meter components, but bringing these large scale parts into service requires definitive […]

Metal 3D Printing in Architecture: From the MX3D Bridge to Structural Steel Innovation

A New Material Language for Architecture Architecture has always been a deep ongoing conversation between the designer and their chosen materials. For over a century, steel has been the undisputed king of structural frameworks, allowing us to build taller and stronger than ever before. But let us be honest with ourselves, steel can be a […]

WAAM Supplier: Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing Parts and Systems from MX3D

Find out more in our Complete Guide to Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing → If you are sourcing a WAAM supplier for parts, a full production system, or both, this page covers what MX3D delivers, the industries we serve, typical lead times, and how to get a quote. Since 2014, MX3D has operated as a full-service […]

Metal Additive Manufacturing: Technologies, Materials, and Industrial Applications

Metal additive manufacturing encompasses a variety of advanced production processes that build industrial metal parts layer by layer from a digital design using wire or powder feedstock. This comprehensive guide covers the main metal 3D printing technologies, the specific materials each process can produce, typical industrial applications, and how engineering teams can choose the right […]