WAAM3D
WAAM3D develops wire arc additive manufacturing systems for large-scale metal parts production.
- CEO / Founder
- Chee Weng Lee
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Acquired
- 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: hardware (RoboWAAM, RoboWAAM XP, MiniWAAM), end-to-end software (WAAMPlanner, WAAMSim, WAAMCtrl), dedicated WAAM wire materials, and consultancy/services for large-scale metal parts.
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: Incorporated as Cranfield University spin-out; 2019/2020: Series A / Accuron strategic investment; 2020: HQ to Milton Keynes; 2020-11: £1.2M Innovate UK HPWAAM; I-Break consortium with Airbus; 2022: RoboWAAM commercial launch; 2024-01: Accuron majority acquisition; 2025-01-31: Filomeno Martina steps down as CEO, Chee Weng Lee becomes (interim then) CEO; 2025-10: CCAM membership / first US RoboWAAM; 2026-01: two systems commissioned at CCAM; 2026-04: MULTISTATION exclusive France distributor
Notable Customers
Industrial and aerospace customers globally: NAICO Malaysia (MyAERO MoU); IDMEC/IST (miniWAAM, Portugal, 2026); Industrial AM (RoboWAAM Advanced, Norway); CCAM (two WAAM systems installed Virginia, Jan 2026); LORTEK, ARA, Perryman Europe
Recent coverage of WAAM3D
Equipment deals on record
Publicly disclosed purchases or installs only.
- AM equipment systemBuyer: Leibniz Universität Hannover · Supplier: WAAM3D
- Large-scale wire-arc additive manufacturing setup with GMAX/CWGMA processBuyer: Leibniz University Hannover, Institute for Steel Construction · Supplier: WAAM3D