MX3D
MX3D provides a complete solution for large-scale metal 3D printing, centered around its proprietary Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) technology, which uses a robotic arm and a welding process to build metal objects layer by layer.
- CEO / Founder
- Gijs van der Velden
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- €9.25M
- Latest Round
- Series A (May 2025)
- Key Investors
- EDF Pulse Ventures, ING Sustainable Investments, PDENH, DOEN Participaties, Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)
Technology & Products
Key Products
["M1: A complete robotic 3D printing system for metal, including a robot, welder, and sensors.","MetalXL: Advanced software for programming, controlling, and monitoring the WAAM process.","Print Services: On-demand manufacturing of large metal parts for various industries."]
Technological Advantage
The key advantage is providing an end-to-end solution (hardware, software, and services) that makes large-scale metal AM accessible. This allows customers to produce parts that are traditionally difficult or expensive to manufacture, enabling rapid prototyping, part replacement, and the creation of novel designs. Their software simplifies the complex process of robotic programming for additive manufacturing.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
MX3D offers a faster, more flexible, and cost-effective method for producing large-scale metal parts with complex geometries, enabling on-demand manufacturing, reducing material waste, and shortening lead times compared to traditional casting or forging.
How They Differentiate
MX3D differentiates itself by offering a fully integrated hardware and software solution (M1 and MetalXL) designed for ease of use and industrial robustness. Their extensive experience, validated by high-profile projects like the Amsterdam bridge and partnerships with certification bodies like Lloyd's Register, builds strong credibility. They focus on the entire workflow, from design to a certified printed part.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Companies in heavy industries such as maritime, oil & gas, construction, and manufacturing that require large, complex, or custom metal parts.
Industry Verticals
["Maritime","Oil & Gas","Construction & Architecture","Heavy Industry","Manufacturing"]
Competitors
WAAM3D; Ramlab; AML3D
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
The company has demonstrated growth through securing multiple funding rounds, expanding its global sales and partnership network, and increasing adoption of its technology in high-impact industries. The successful installation and public use of the 3D printed bridge serve as a major public growth metric and proof of concept.
Major Milestones
["2014: Company founded.","2018: Completion of the world's first 3D-printed steel bridge.","2021: Installation of the 3D-printed bridge in the center of Amsterdam.","2021: Secured €2.25 million in funding to launch the M1 metal AM system.","2023: Secured €7 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate international growth."]
Notable Customers
BMW Group; Heijmans; Takenaka Corporation; Framatome; The U.S. Navy
Recent coverage of MX3D
- MX3D completes PIONEER project proving hybrid WAAM increases steel capacity by up to 300%
- MX3D has secured JOSCAR certification, officially qualifying the Amsterdam-based company as a supplier for the United Kingdom defense, aerospace, and security sectors.
- MX3D has concluded the three-year EU-funded PIONEER project, a multi-partner initiative focused on integrating Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) into civil engineering workflows.
- TRIDIAM establishes a WAAM production hub in Porvoo, Finland, utilizing the MX3D M1 metal 3D printing system.
- MX3D has transitioned from its experimental bridge project to a commercial leader, recently securing 7 million Euro in Series A funding to scale robotic WAAM technology.