WAAM3D, a Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing company, has introduced RoboWAAM XP, a new large-format metal 3D printing system that incorporates Cranfield University's Cold-Wire Gas Metal Arc process. The system is designed for industries requiring large-scale spare parts manufacturing.

The RoboWAAM XP features a 2 x 2 x 2 m-build envelope, a 2.1-ton payload capacity, and achieves deposition rates up to 15 kg per hour. The system includes an eight-axis motion system, a vision-based monitoring setup, integrated software solutions WAAMPlanner and WAAMCtrl, and compatibility with iron, aluminum, nickel, and copper alloys.

According to WAAM3D, the technology achieves nearly double material deposition for the same energy input as previous systems and provides enhanced process stability across various materials.

Analyst QuickTake: WAAM3D is the second company to release a large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) system at the ongoing Formnext expo in Germany this week. It joined the Dutch company CEAD Group , which incidentally launched a cube-shaped LFAM printer with integrated milling capabilities on the same day. WAAM3D aims to differentiate itself through its integrated software solutions WAAMPlanner and WAAMCtrl, which allow users to operate, monitor, and manage their printing systems at different stages of the production cycle.