MetalWorm
Develops robotic Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) systems for large-scale metal components, reducing production time and material waste in industrial applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Professor Oguzhan Yilmaz
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Key Investors
- Intecro Robotics
Technology & Products
Key Products
MW500 LAB Directed Energy Deposition System; Compact WAAM System; Special/Custom WAAM Systems; WAAM software (CAM, analysis, tool path generation); Design consulting services; Production services using alloys (aluminum, stainless steel, invar, nickel, bronze)
Technological Advantage
Verified advantage: WAAM technology achieves high deposition rates (5-10 kg/hr for steel) for large parts up to 1000x500x700 mm build volume. Defensible through trade secrets and process know-how from welding background.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides cost-effective WAAM solutions for large, dense structural parts with 40-60% faster production times and 30-50% material savings compared to traditional manufacturing.
How They Differentiate
Offers complete plug-and-play WAAM workbenches with integrated software and cooling tables for distortion control, while competitors focus more on software or specific components. MetalWorm's systems are 30% more cost-effective for large-part production compared to similar WAAM solutions.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, research institutions, defense contractors, aerospace companies
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Automotive; Maritime; Oil & Gas; Energy; Research & Education
Competitors
AddWise; Adaxis; Q5D Technology
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Expanded to Brazil and Malaysia with WAAM system installations; collaboration with Nurol Makina produced defense components meeting all standards.
Major Milestones
2015: Founded as spin-off from 170-person welding company; 2017: Released first commercial metal WAAM 3D printer; 2022: Listed as founding year in some profiles; 2023: Delivered WAAM system to university in Malaysia; 2024: Partnered with Wietech 3D for Brazilian market expansion
Notable Customers
Nurol Makina (armored vehicle producer); IFMA (Brazilian technical institution); University in Malaysia; Otokar (Turkish armored car company); FNSS (defense contractor)