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.
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.
Artists blend technology with applied art to innovate everyday objects, using unconventional methods to evoke emotions. Robotic WAAM offers design freedom, fast prototyping, and customization, transcending traditional constraints.
With WAAM, designers create emotionally resonant objects using digital technology.
Artists blend technology with applied art to innovate everyday objects, using unconventional methods to evoke emotions. Robotic WAAM offers design freedom, fast prototyping, and customization, transcending traditional constraints.
With WAAM, designers create emotionally resonant objects using digital technology.
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Part of the “Dragon bench” series was the “Doha Dragon Bench”, which was commissioned by Joris Laarman Lab. The Doha Dragon Bench was launched during February 2024 at the Doha Design Biennial in the district of Msheireb.
MX3D views this print as evidence that WAAM technology can surpass conventional manufacturing obstacles like intricate designs and manufacturing adaptability, introducing new manufacturing possibilities for diverse industries.
The Doha Dragon Bench was created using Stainless Steel, employing MX3D’s MetalXL software for a seamless printing process and the M1 Metal Am System for onsite production, enabling geometric freedom and automated processes.
Part of the “Dragon bench” series was the “Doha Dragon Bench”, which was commissioned by Joris Laarman Lab. The Doha Dragon Bench was launched during February 2024 at the Doha Design Biennial in the district of Msheireb.
MX3D views this print as evidence that WAAM technology can surpass conventional manufacturing obstacles like intricate designs and manufacturing adaptability, introducing new manufacturing possibilities for diverse industries.
The Doha Dragon Bench was created using Stainless Steel, employing MX3D’s MetalXL software for a seamless printing process and the M1 Metal Am System for onsite production, enabling geometric freedom and automated processes.
Inspired by the archaeological theme of the Contreie district, Jeroen Verdaasdonk (javydesign), in collaboration with MX3D, has created a distinctive structural art object for Vrachelsplein: a modern interpretation of a Roman Dolium. Traditionally used to store goods like grain, the Dolium’s cylindrical shape has been reimagined into an open, interactive structure where residents can walk through, sit, or gather.
This project honors Oosterhout’s pottery heritage while bridging the new Contreie district with the city’s rich history.
Using a hybrid approach—traditional methods combined with 3D metal printing by MX3D—the Dolium is both innovative and sustainable. Made from CorTen steel, it stands as the largest 3D-printed structural art object in the Netherlands, with minimal waste, efficient production, and low CO2 emissions.
Inspired by the archaeological theme of the Contreie district, Jeroen Verdaasdonk (javydesign), in collaboration with MX3D, has created a distinctive structural art object for Vrachelsplein: a modern interpretation of a Roman Dolium. Traditionally used to store goods like grain, the Dolium’s cylindrical shape has been reimagined into an open, interactive structure where residents can walk through, sit, or gather.
This project honors Oosterhout’s pottery heritage while bridging the new Contreie district with the city’s rich history.
Using a hybrid approach—traditional methods combined with 3D metal printing by MX3D—the Dolium is both innovative and sustainable. Made from CorTen steel, it stands as the largest 3D-printed structural art object in the Netherlands, with minimal waste, efficient production, and low CO2 emissions.
At MX3D, we had the privilege of collaborating on a unique and inspired public artwork in Amsterdam. This project reimagines the roots of a chestnut tree that once stood on the site. The new tree, still in its early stages of growth, now finds itself surrounded by a striking 3.5-meter-high stainless steel root structure. This sculptural bench, designed to evoke the organic growth patterns of roots and the mesmerizing forms of uprooted trees, provides a place for visitors to sit and reflect on the site’s history and natural beauty.
We used our M1 Metal AM System to print this piece, creating roots that appear to grow seamlessly from the square itself. The design, conceptualized through intricate drawings by Boyan Mihaylov, was expertly realized with support from Harold Schouten and the Wise Guys, and installed in collaboration with Kunstwacht. Commissioned by the City of Amsterdam and supported by AFK, this project is a testament to the fusion of technology, nature, and art.
We are proud to have contributed to this innovative and site-specific work, blending the past and future into a new public landmark.
At MX3D, we had the privilege of collaborating on a unique and inspired public artwork in Amsterdam. This project reimagines the roots of a chestnut tree that once stood on the site. The new tree, still in its early stages of growth, now finds itself surrounded by a striking 3.5-meter-high stainless steel root structure. This sculptural bench, designed to evoke the organic growth patterns of roots and the mesmerizing forms of uprooted trees, provides a place for visitors to sit and reflect on the site’s history and natural beauty.
We used our M1 Metal AM System to print this piece, creating roots that appear to grow seamlessly from the square itself. The design, conceptualized through intricate drawings by Boyan Mihaylov, was expertly realized with support from Harold Schouten and the Wise Guys, and installed in collaboration with Kunstwacht. Commissioned by the City of Amsterdam and supported by AFK, this project is a testament to the fusion of technology, nature, and art.
We are proud to have contributed to this innovative and site-specific work, blending the past and future into a new public landmark.
“Entanglement” soars above the BTCIS Atrium in the new Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences at Skidmore College (NY). The 340kg sculpture turns and twists impossibly in midair, like a giant open knot or a mobius strip that leads the eye in endless movement around its sinewy curves. As a viewer moves beneath the sculpture, its painted steel shimmers and its colours transform from gold to green to blue.
“Entanglement” soars above the BTCIS Atrium in the new Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences at Skidmore College (NY). The 340kg sculpture turns and twists impossibly in midair, like a giant open knot or a mobius strip that leads the eye in endless movement around its sinewy curves. As a viewer moves beneath the sculpture, its painted steel shimmers and its colours transform from gold to green to blue.
“The Whale Pass”, is a set of three large-scale pieces of artwork, designed by Paolo Albertelli and Mariagrazia Abbaldo (Studio C&C).
The three parts have been printed using MX3D’s largest printing cell in portions as tall as three meters, assembled into one of the biggest artworks fabricated by WAAM. As an example, the head has an impressive height of nearly five meters. The texture resembles the texture of the skin of a real whale.
“The Whale Pass”, is a set of three large-scale pieces of artwork, designed by Paolo Albertelli and Mariagrazia Abbaldo (Studio C&C).
The three parts have been printed using MX3D’s largest printing cell in portions as tall as three meters, assembled into one of the biggest artworks fabricated by WAAM. As an example, the head has an impressive height of nearly five meters. The texture resembles the texture of the skin of a real whale.
“Oregon Dragon Bench” by Joris Laarman Lab, installed at the new LeBron James Building, home to Nike’s Beaverton-based Advanced Innovation Center at Nike World Headquarters in Oregon, the USA.
The Oregon Dragon Bench pushes the boundaries in terms of sculptural presence and size, enabled by MX3D’s robotic 3D printing technological capabilities.
“Oregon Dragon Bench” by Joris Laarman Lab, installed at the new LeBron James Building, home to Nike’s Beaverton-based Advanced Innovation Center at Nike World Headquarters in Oregon, the USA.
The Oregon Dragon Bench pushes the boundaries in terms of sculptural presence and size, enabled by MX3D’s robotic 3D printing technological capabilities.
The “Hagoromo Benches” are designed for Takenaka Corporation based in Japan to show the potential of digital fabrication. The Hagoromo bench embodies the space with a free and creative mind, and its continuous shape matches various postures and induces diverse actions by a thin surface.
The Hagoromo bench is printed in 308L stainless steel, and the surface consists of single thin walls. This project showcases the potential of WAAM for interior design.
The “Hagoromo Benches” are designed for Takenaka Corporation based in Japan to show the potential of digital fabrication. The Hagoromo bench embodies the space with a free and creative mind, and its continuous shape matches various postures and induces diverse actions by a thin surface.
The Hagoromo bench is printed in 308L stainless steel, and the surface consists of single thin walls. This project showcases the potential of WAAM for interior design.
The “Dragon Bench“, designed by Joris Laarman Lab, is produced by MX3D with Robotic WAAM by applying the patented dot printing strategy.
By adding small amounts of molten metal at a time, MX3D prints double-curved lines in mid-air without the need for supporting structures.
The “Dragon Bench“, designed by Joris Laarman Lab, is produced by MX3D with Robotic WAAM by applying the patented dot printing strategy.
By adding small amounts of molten metal at a time, MX3D prints double-curved lines in mid-air without the need for supporting structures.
This experimental sculptural work is part of a collection of sculptural screens in varying sizes, geometries, and materials.
The computationally generated aesthetics of the screens are pleasing to the eye and push the boundaries of 3D printing technology.
This experimental sculptural work is part of a collection of sculptural screens in varying sizes, geometries, and materials.
The computationally generated aesthetics of the screens are pleasing to the eye and push the boundaries of 3D printing technology.
“MX3D has the technique, new language, and open intelligence to understand this very complex mathematical but also emotional sculpture. Robots, programmed by qualified people, close the gap between pure thought and the creation of the object with absolute respect.”- Ricardo Regazzoni
The 4-meter tall “Tresse Tower” is fully 3D printed stainless steel, and the tips are polished and gold-plated in post-production.
“MX3D has the technique, new language, and open intelligence to understand this very complex mathematical but also emotional sculpture. Robots, programmed by qualified people, close the gap between pure thought and the creation of the object with absolute respect.”- Ricardo Regazzoni
The 4-meter tall “Tresse Tower” is fully 3D printed stainless steel, and the tips are polished and gold-plated in post-production.
The “Butterfly Screen,” designed by Joris Laarman Lab, explores the territory of large-scale sculpture, it is a 2 x 3 meter double-curved bronze surface based on a hexagonal cell division.
The “Butterfly Screen,” designed by Joris Laarman Lab, explores the territory of large-scale sculpture, it is a 2 x 3 meter double-curved bronze surface based on a hexagonal cell division.
The Star Lamp series aims to integrate 3D printing for lighting solutions, allowing custom design for a mass market and on-demand tailored luminaries for a circular economy.
Robotic WAAM offers faster production, more efficiency, and on-demand fabrication without the need for pre-production processes.
The Star Lamp series aims to integrate 3D printing for lighting solutions, allowing custom design for a mass market and on-demand tailored luminaries for a circular economy.
Robotic WAAM offers faster production, more efficiency, and on-demand fabrication without the need for pre-production processes.
Cucuyo is an outdoor bar at the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) for STARR Catering Group. The work was made in collaboration with Miami base architects BBA. The final assembled piece is 20 feet long, 12 feet wide and 9 feet high.
“It was a challenge to design a piece that was not only lightweight and easily disassembled for relocation but also fully functional,” notes Claudia Busch, Founding Principal of Berenblum Busch Architects. “That is why we decided to work with MX3D on manufacturing this project. Their unique technology allowed the construction of this site-specific piece that meets all structural requirements while seamlessly fitting into the PAMM environment.”
Cucuyo is an outdoor bar at the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) for STARR Catering Group. The work was made in collaboration with Miami base architects BBA. The final assembled piece is 20 feet long, 12 feet wide and 9 feet high.
“It was a challenge to design a piece that was not only lightweight and easily disassembled for relocation but also fully functional,” notes Claudia Busch, Founding Principal of Berenblum Busch Architects. “That is why we decided to work with MX3D on manufacturing this project. Their unique technology allowed the construction of this site-specific piece that meets all structural requirements while seamlessly fitting into the PAMM environment.”
MX3D has printed two lightweight bikes in aluminum and stainless steel. These projects show that with the MX3D printing process, a custom bicycle can go from idea to end product incredibly fast.
The designs are produced by generative design software to tailor-fit the proportions of the rider’s body. The aluminium Arc Bike II customized frame has been printed with MetalXL within 24 hours.
MX3D has printed two lightweight bikes in aluminum and stainless steel. These projects show that with the MX3D printing process, a custom bicycle can go from idea to end product incredibly fast.
The designs are produced by generative design software to tailor-fit the proportions of the rider’s body. The aluminium Arc Bike II customized frame has been printed with MetalXL within 24 hours.
The Elevate project illustrates an in-depth study into the potential of using topology optimization and customization to redesign elevator carts. Topology optimization can lead to significant weight reduction.
Robotic Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing offers shorter innovation cycles and enables in-house production of customized solutions. The elevator cart has been printed in aluminium which has exceptionally strong material properties.
The Elevate project illustrates an in-depth study into the potential of using topology optimization and customization to redesign elevator carts. Topology optimization can lead to significant weight reduction.
Robotic Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing offers shorter innovation cycles and enables in-house production of customized solutions. The elevator cart has been printed in aluminium which has exceptionally strong material properties.
MX3D, with a proven record of working with designers, offers multiple print solutions and strategies to support and enhance ideas.
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.
MX3D, with a proven record of working with designers, offers multiple print solutions and strategies to support and enhance ideas.
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.
With over 20,000 kg of metal 3D printed objects and over 57 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.
MX3D offers a wide range of manual or robotic finishing, such as sandblasting, polishing, painting, coating, milling, and grinding.
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