WAAM3D launches RoboWAAM in the US through CCAM partnership
WAAM3D, based in Milton Keynes, UK, has established its first US partnership with the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM), Disputanta, Virginia. The companies will collaborate on leveraging the RoboWAAM Additive Manufacturing machine to support the development of new applications and capabilities for domestic manufacturers, universities and R&D organisations.
The RoboWAAM features WAAM3D’s patented G-MAX process. The inclusion of the auto-position controlled non-energised wire in G-MAX reportedly achieves process efficiencies greater than 75% and deposition rates >15kg/hr for a single energy source. The G-MAX process also features independent control of material and energy inputs, allowing precise control of material properties. This RoboWAAM is designed for large-scale metal Additive Manufacturing and is suitable for several high-performance alloys, including steel, nickel, and aluminium.
“We are excited to partner with CCAM and bring our innovative G-MAX process to the US market,” said Professor Stewart Williams, co-founder of WAAM3D. “This is a significant milestone for us, and we appreciate CCAM’s trust in WAAM3D and appreciation of the potential of the new G-MAX process. I believe many more milestones will be achieved as this potential is fully realised and exploited by working together with our partners, ultimately benefiting a wide range of industrial users.”
Dan Cunningham, Director of Business Development & Partnerships at CCAM, highlighted the importance of the partnership: “WAAM3D’s membership and the installation of the RoboWAAM are pivotal steps in driving the industrial adoption of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing in the United States. At CCAM, our role is to serve as the bridge between research breakthroughs and real-world production, and this partnership exemplifies that mission. The system provides a platform where our members can de-risk emerging processes, validate new materials, and develop qualification strategies that will enable WAAM to move confidently into production environments. By making this capability accessible to a cross-section of industry partners, we are accelerating the path from lab-scale innovation to industrial-scale impact.”
The RoboWAAM machine features a build envelope of 2 x 2 x 2 m, and payload capacity of up to 2.1 tonnes. This enables easy handling of large-scale parts, making it ideal for industries requiring substantial components. An eight-axis motion system enables the manufacture of complex parts, while optional features such as fume management, pyrometry, and laser interferometry are intended to further enhance process monitoring and control.
In an effort to achieve a streamlined workflow – including process monitoring and data logging – RoboWAAM is integrated with WAAM3D’s proprietary software tools, WAAMPlanner and WAAMCtrl. These make the RoboWAAM suitable for industries such as aerospace, energy, mining, defence, space, marine, semiconductor, and construction
WAAM3D will be exhibiting at Formnext 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany, November 18-21, 2025. The company will present its Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing capabilities and its patented G-MAX process at Hall 11.0, Booth B11. Visitors will also have the opportunity to learn more about WAAM3D’s partnership with CCAM and future developments planned for the United States.
CCAM will also exhibit at the upcoming Defense Manufacturing Conference 2025. The event will take place from November 17-20, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, USA. By visiting CCAM at the conference, visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about its capabilities, advancements and projects in advanced manufacturing, as well as the details of its partnership with WAAM3D.
