WAAM3D
WAAM3D develops wire arc additive manufacturing systems for large-scale metal parts production.
- CEO / Founder
- Chee Weng Lee (Interim CEO)
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1.9M
- Latest Round
- Series A
- Key Investors
- Accuron Technologies, Innovate UK, UK Research and Innovation, Cranfield University
Technology & Products
Key Products
WAAM3D offers Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) systems, including hardware (RoboWAAM, MiniWAAM), software (ByWire), and expertise for large-scale metal parts production.
Technological Advantage
Patented wire arc process produces near-net-shape large metal structures at fraction of traditional manufacturing cost
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Produces large-scale metal parts up to several meters using wire feedstock at rates 10x faster than powder-based methods.
How They Differentiate
WAAM3D differentiates itself through its focus on large-format, energy-efficient additive manufacturing solutions, including WAAM equipment and dedicated software, targeting industrial and aerospace customers globally.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Defense contractors, aerospace OEMs, oil and gas companies, heavy equipment manufacturers
Industry Verticals
Aerospace, Defense, Oil & Gas, Heavy Industry
Competitors
MX3D
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Acquired by Accuron Technologies (Temasek subsidiary) in January 2024; £1.2M Innovate UK HPWAAM project; Part of £22.5M I-Break consortium with Airbus
Major Milestones
2018: Founded as Cranfield University spin-out; 2020: Series A from Accuron Technologies (Temasek); 2020-11: £1.2M HPWAAM project from Innovate UK; Part of £22.5M I-Break consortium with Airbus for landing gear; 2024-01: Acquired by Accuron Technologies; 2024: CEO transition - Filomeno Martina stepped down
Notable Customers
Industrial and aerospace customers globally, including NAICO Malaysia (partnership for aviation sector)