WAAM3D

WAAM3D® Software Suite

Intelligent Planning, Monitoring, and Control for WAAM®


The WAAM3D® software ecosystem delivers end-to-end digital control for Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing, enabling precise planning, real-time monitoring, and full process traceability. Built to support MiniWAAM®, RoboWAAM®, and RoboWAAM® Plus systems, the software suite ensures consistent quality, repeatability, and automation across production and R&D environments 

WAAMPlanner® – Advanced Path Planning & Simulation

WAAMPlanner® is a standalone software solution for part slicing, toolpath generation, parameter selection, and robotic simulation. Featuring a full digital twin of WAAM3D systems, WAAMPlanner allows users to optimize builds before printing begins 

  • Digital twin simulation of RoboWAAM® platforms
  • Advanced slicing strategies, including:
  • Axis-symmetric slicing
  • Curve and surface slicing
  • Repair toolpaths
  • Multiple deposition strategies:
  • Parallel and oscillation paths
  • Revolve parallel and revolve oscillation
  • Toolpath visualization with end-effector orientation
  • Collision detection and robot kinematics validation

  • Fully editable parameters down to a single point
  • Material parameter library with automatic selection
  • Custom parameter zones for complex geometries
  • Integration with WAAMData keys for data consistency

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WAAMCtrl® – Process Monitoring, Control & Traceability

WAAMCtrl® provides real-time monitoring and closed-loop control for WAAM processes, delivering full digital traceability and automated quality assurance throughout the build

  • Live dashboard for process monitoring and recording
  • Energy input, wire feed, travel speed, and temperature tracking
  • Environmental monitoring (oxygen levels, fume particulates, pressure)
  • Robot position tracking and deviation analysis
  • 3D surface scanning using ShapeTech®

  • Vision-based and electrical feedback for secondary wire positioning
  • Automated interpass temperature control
  • Automated layer height correction using ShapeTech®
  • Gas flow control for effective shielding

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PMAX® – Plasma Transferred Arc with Maximum Process Control

PMAX® is WAAM3D’s high-productivity Plasma Transferred Arc (PTA) variant, engineered for maximum control, stability, and material performance. By decoupling energy input from material input, PMAX enables exceptional control over bead geometry, penetration, dilution, and microstructure

  • Independent control of energy and material input
  • Dual-wire and multi-wire cold-wire capability
  • AI-assisted automatic wire positioning
  • Extremely stable, low-spatter, low-fume deposition
  •  monitoring and recording
  • Energy input, wire feed, travel speed, and temperature tracking
  • Environmental monitoring (oxygen levels, fume particulates, pressure)
  • Robot position tracking and deviation analysis
  • 3D surface scanning using ShapeTech®

  • Deposition rates exceeding 6 kg/h (steel)
  • More than 2× productivity compared to standard single-wire PTA
  • Broad process window for variable geometry components
  • Optimized thermal management for high-value materials

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  • Ideal for titanium, nickel, high-strength steels, and specialty alloys
  • Enables multi-material and functionally graded structures
  • Widely used in aerospace, space, and high-integrity pressure components

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GMAX® – Gas Metal Arc with Maximum Productivity

GMAX® is WAAM3D’s patented high-performance Gas Metal Arc (GMA) process that introduces a non-energized cold wire alongside a traditional hot wire. This breakthrough enables independent control of energy and material input for the first time in GMA-based WAAM

  • Deposition rates up to 15 kg/h (steel)
  • More than 2× material deposition efficiency at the same energy input
  • Precise control of penetration, dilution, and microstructure
  • AI-assisted cold-wire positioning for consistent bead geometry

  • Operates in both standard GMA and Cold-Wire GMA modes
  • High deposition efficiency up to ~80%
  • Travel speeds up to 80 mm/s (material dependent)
  • Reduced reheating and improved thermal efficiency

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  • Aerospace: Thin-wall aluminum rocket structures
  • Oil & Gas: Large pipe joints and structural components
  • Mining: Heavy-duty slurry agitators and wear components

Complete Digital & Process Control for WAAM®

Together, WAAMPlanner®, WAAMCtrl®, PMAX®, and GMAX® form a fully integrated ecosystem that enables manufacturers to push the limits of large-scale metal additive manufacturing. From intelligent path planning to real-time process control and high-productivity deposition, WAAM3D provides a future-ready WAAM solution built for industrial success .

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MiniWAAM® – Compact Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing System

MiniWAAM® is a compact yet powerful Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM®) system from WAAM3D, designed to bring state-of-the-art metal additive manufacturing within reach of research labs, universities, and industrial teams. Small in footprint but rich in capability, MiniWAAM enables high-quality metal deposition for both prototyping and end-use production

Designed for Innovation, Research, and Production

MiniWAAM® is engineered to support a wide range of additive manufacturing applications, including:


  • Prototype and end-use part production
  • Process development and optimization
  • Metallurgical characterization and testing
  • Mechanical test specimen production
  • Evaluation of new wire materials and sensors


By combining industrial-grade hardware with user-friendly controls, MiniWAAM® allows users to focus on producing reliable results from day one 

Why Choose MiniWAAM®?

MiniWAAM® is delivered as a complete, integrated solution featuring a Siemens PLC controller, dual-wire Plasma Transferred Arc technology, and WAAM3D’s dedicated software suite. The intuitive interface makes the system accessible to beginners while retaining the depth required by experienced operators 

The system natively supports multi-material deposition, enabling the production of functionally graded components and in-situ alloy development. Dual-wire deposition increases flexibility and supports advanced material research 

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MiniWAAM® incorporates the same advanced monitoring and control technologies used in RoboWAAM® systems, providing confidence in part quality and repeatability for both R&D and production environments 

  • Key System Features

    • Integrated fume extraction and filtration for a safer workspace
    • Global argon shielding to ensure high-quality metal deposition
    • Enclosed build chamber with active cooling and gas circulation
    • Real-time process monitoring and comprehensive data logging
    • Dual-wire PTA deposition for higher deposition rates
    • Automated controls to prevent print failures
    • Backed by WAAM3D’s premier technical support

  • Technical Specifications

    • Build & Motion
    • Machine Size: 2400 × 2100 × 2300 mm
    • Print Envelope: 600 × 600 × 500 mm
    • Axes: 3-axis Cartesian overhead system + 1 rotational axis
    • Rotational Table: 60 kg payload, 500 mm diameter
    • Control & Environment
    • Control System: Siemens PLC
    • Inner Chamber: Fixed enclosure with fume management and filtration
    • Chamber Size: 1600 × 1500 × 1600 mm

  • WAAM Technology

    • WAAM Variant: Plasma Transferred Arc (PTA)
    • Optional Upgrade: Dual-Wire PTA (PMAX)

  • Materials

    • Titanium alloys
    • Stainless steels
    • Nickel-based alloys
    • Optional multi-material functionality

  • Sensors & Automation

    • Process camera and weld sensors
    • Optional pyrometer, IR camera, and ShapeTech monitoring
    • Manual or AI-driven wire position control
    • Automated arc start, interlayer temperature control, and layer height correction

A Powerful Entry Point into WAAM®

MiniWAAM® is the ideal platform for organizations seeking an affordable, high-performance entry into metal additive manufacturing. Whether used as a standalone production system or as a development companion to RoboWAAM® platforms, MiniWAAM® delivers industrial-grade WAAM capabilities in a compact footprint.

RoboWAAM® Large-Format Metal Additive Manufacturing Systems

RoboWAAM® systems from WAAM3D represent the next generation of large-format metal additive manufacturing. Designed for industrial-scale production, RoboWAAM platforms combine robotic Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) technology with advanced process control, enabling the efficient production of large, high-integrity metal components across a wide range of industries .

RoboWAAM® PTA / PMAX – GMA / GMAX

The RoboWAAM® PTA/PMAX – GMA/GMAX system is a highly configurable solution for advanced metal additive manufacturing, offering both plasma and gas metal arc variants to support demanding industrial applications 

  • Large-format robotic metal 3D printing with flexible system configurations
  • Plasma Transferred Arc (PTA) or Gas Metal Arc (GMA) deposition
  • Optional dual-wire and cold-wire technologies for enhanced material control
  • Designed for high-performance alloys and complex geometries

  • Print Envelope: Up to 1800 × 1200 × 1500 mm (configuration dependent)
  • Control System: KUKA KRC5 with Siemens PLC
  • Axes: 6-axis robotic arm + 2-axis servopositioner
  • Rotational Table: 500 kg payload (upgradeable to 750 kg)

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  • PMAX: Titanium alloys, stainless steels, nickel alloys, and more
  • GMAX: Iron, aluminum, nickel, copper alloys, and more
  • Optional multi-material functionality available

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  • Local or global shielding and fume management options
  • Integrated process cameras and weld sensors
  • Optional pyrometer, IR camera, and ShapeTech monitoring
  • Automated arc start, interlayer temperature control, and layer height correction

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RoboWAAM® Plus – GMA / GMAX

The RoboWAAM® Plus system is built for even larger-scale production, offering increased build volume and significantly higher payload capacity. It is ideal for heavy industrial applications requiring continuous rotation and high deposition efficiency

  • Large-volume wire arc additive manufacturing
  • Optimized for high-throughput metal deposition
  • Designed for heavy, structural, and industrial components

  • Print Envelope: Up to 2000 × 2000 × 2000 mm (configuration dependent)
  • Control System: KUKA KRC5 with Siemens PLC
  • Axes: 6-axis robotic arm + 2-axis servopositioner
  • Rotational Capacity:
  • 2.1 tons with continuous rotation
  • Up to 3.0 tons with tailstock support

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  • Iron, aluminum, nickel, and copper alloys
  • Optional multi-material printing capability

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  • Local fume extraction with optional global filtration
  • Interpass temperature control for improved part quality
  • AI-assisted wire positioning and automated layer height correction
  • Optional advanced thermal and geometry monitoring systems

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