WAAM
For Defense
Qualified systems, software, and materials
WAAM solution designed for mission‑critical environments, built fully within NATO territory.
Strategic autonomy through distributed manufacturing
Deploy WAAM systems across multiple hubs to reduce supply chain risk and boost control for critical parts, material quality, and production timelines.
Deployable, Secure & Scalable Systems
Containerized, 100% On Premise, and easy to scale up your capacity.
WAAM for Defense
Defense Manufacturing with WAAM
Defense organizations face increasing pressure to maintain readiness while operating in complex geopolitical and logistical environments. Long lead times, dependency on external suppliers, and limited availability of spare parts can directly impact operational capability. Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) offers a qualifiable, production‑ready approach to manufacturing large, high‑strength metal components.
MX3D provides containerized industrial WAAM systems and manufacturing services that enable defense organizations to manufacture, repair, and adapt metal components when and where they are needed. By combining robotic metal 3D printing with advanced process control, WAAM supports faster response times, improved resilience, and long‑term manufacturing autonomy.
Strategic Autonomy
Boost Control Over the Defense Supply Chain
Strategic autonomy is becoming a key objective for defense organizations worldwide. WAAM enables a shift from reliance on global OEM supply chains to controlled, local and fully automated production. Instead of waiting months for replacement parts, components can be produced or repaired directly from validated digital designs.
Reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, mitigate geopolitical risk, and maintain operational continuity during disruptions. Digital inventories replace physical stock, allowing parts to be produced only when required, without long-term storage or logistics constraints.
Distributed WAAM Hubs
Digital Inventory
WAAM is particularly suited for distributed manufacturing strategies. MX3D systems allow defense organizations to deploy multiple production hubs across different locations, reducing single points of failure and enabling continuous production.
- On‑demand production of replacement and repair parts
- 3D scanning of damaged components followed by targeted material build‑up
- Creation of secure digital inventories for rapid part reproduction
- Reduced downtime through local manufacturing and repair workflows
Deployable, Secure, and Scalable
Proven Defense Track Record & Mobile Readiness
MX3D has successfully deployed M1 systems with Armed Forces throughout NATO territory, ranging from strategic locations near the Ukrainian border to multiple systems supporting the US Department of Defense. Both Army and Navy branches utilize the M1 for rapid replacement, repair, and new builds, significantly increasing readiness through a secure digital warehouse of blueprint files. In 2026, MX3D evolved this flagship technology into a fully containerized M1 version. This ruggedized, turnkey solution is designed for “anywhere, anytime” deployment, providing industrial-grade manufacturing autonomy directly at the point of need.
Certification & Quality
We manufacture according to the highest industry standards with partners you trust:
Good to know
- Customers retain full intellectual property rights over their designs, enabling secure, continuous production under their own control.
- Goods supplied fall under dual‑use regulations as defined in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2021/821 and are subject to export control outside the European Union, ensuring compliance with international regulations. Customers from NATO countries need to complete an End User Statement.
Why Companies Choose MX3D
Fast Turnaround
High-performance parts in days, not weeks, ideal for fit validation and streamlining turnaround times.
Supply Chain Resilience
Local, on-demand printing reduces dependency on tooling, shipping, and legacy inventory.
Innovation-Driven Manufacturing
Design optimization without complexity, enabled by WAAM, this system is lean, precise, and fully certified.
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Transform how you develop, qualify, and manufacture defence components with speed, precision, and authority.
