What Is Additive Manufacturing? A Complete Guide to How It Works, Types, and Industrial Applications | MX3D

Part of our Complete Guide to Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing → Additive manufacturing (AM), commonly also known as industrial 3D printing, is a process that allows for the creation of three-dimensional objects by adding material layer by layer based on digital 3D models. It is a group of production processes that build physical parts layer […]

Why WAAM Matters: The Industrial Advantages of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing Technology | MX3D

Part of our Complete Guide to Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing → Traditional manufacturing supply chains are increasingly strained by long lead times, fragile global dependencies, and high material waste. For industries relying on large, medium-complexity metal parts, Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) offers a pragmatic and highly strategic solution. By depositing standard welding wire layer […]

WAAM Machine Pricing: What Does a Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing System Cost?

Part of our Complete Guide to Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing → The businesses and industries are always asking for pricing when it comes to WAAM Machines, which is fairly the number one question from prospects and buyers. Understanding the WAAM machine price is difficult because no two configurations are the same, but we will highlight […]

WAAM Pros and Cons: An Honest Assessment

Part of our Complete Guide to Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing → WAAM is a metal additive manufacturing process that uses welding wire and an arc heat source to build near-net-shaped parts. It is a process in additive manufacturing that uses metal wire as a raw material to build metal parts layer by layer. In this […]

WAAM vs Casting and Forging: A Data-Driven Comparison

Part of our Complete Guide to Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing → Why is WAAM better than casting and forging? Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) is a technology used for printing metal to achieve stronger, faster, and more sustainable parts to meet the needs of businesses and industries worldwide needing a reliable, efficient, and scalable printing […]

What is Arc DED? Directed Energy Deposition Explained | MX3D

What is DED (Directed Energy Deposition)? DED in manufacturing stands for a 3D additive manufacturing process that uses a laser and metal feedstock to build components. The Arc DED (Arc Directed Energy Deposition), also widely known as Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), is a form of metal 3D printing. Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) technology […]

Application of Robotic 3D Metal Printing technology in the Maritime Sector to manufacture external and internal structural components

Find out more in our Complete Guide to Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing → Metal 3D Printing is transforming the Maritime Industry, and MX3D plays a pivotal role in it The WAAM (robotic Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) 3D printing method is revolutionizing the maritime industry by enabling the production of large, complex, and highly durable […]

Applications and use cases of Metal 3D Printing technologies (WAAM) in Architecture and Construction projects

Find out more in our Complete Guide to Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing → Metal 3D Printing (WAAM) in Architecture and Construction: Innovation in Metal Structures In the architecture and construction sector, Metal 3D printing with robotic Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) is enabling architects and engineers to design and build metal structures that are both […]

Super Duplex metal, and why it is great for WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing) Parts

Super Duplex Stainless Steel (SDSS) has become one of the most in‑demand materials for industries operating in harsh, corrosive, or high‑pressure environments. Its exceptional mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and durability make it a preferred choice for offshore structures, subsea components, chemical processing equipment, and energy infrastructure. As Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) continues to evolve, […]

Can MX3D’s Systems Be Deployed in Remote or Mobile Environments for Field Repairs?

Find out more in our Complete Guide to Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing → Industries operating in remote, offshore, or high‑risk environments face a constant challenge: how to repair or replace critical metal components quickly when traditional supply chains are slow, expensive, or inaccessible. MX3D’s Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) technology offers a powerful solution. Thanks […]