MILTON KEYNES, UK, Jan 29, 2026 – WAAM3D is pleased to announce the installation and commissioning of two Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing systems at the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) facility in Disputanta, Virginia. This milestone marks a significant step in establishing WAAM3D’s technology footprint in the United States and supporting the growing adoption of WAAM solutions across the U.S. market.
The installation includes a RoboWAAM system featuring WAAM3D’s patented G-MAX process, alongside an open WAAM system using the GMAW process, providing CCAM and its member organisations with access to advanced, industrial-scale additive manufacturing capabilities.
This deployment builds on the previously announced partnership between WAAM3D and CCAM, and marks the transition from partnership announcement to operational capability. Through this collaboration, WAAM3D and CCAM will work closely on the development, validation, and application of WAAM technologies, enabling U.S. industry partners to explore new manufacturing opportunities, reduce adoption risk, and accelerate the industrialisation of wire arc additive manufacturing.
Both WAAM systems at CCAM underwent a rigorous acceptance process to validate performance against design specifications and ensure seamless integration within the customer’s operational environment. The comprehensive testing verified:
- Precision and throughput of WAAM3D’s patented G-MAX process, including consistent high deposition rates
- System reliability under industrial operating conditions
- Effective integration with WAAM3D’s proprietary software
With the systems now operational, CCAM will serve as a key hub for technology demonstration, process development, and collaborative research, while WAAM3D strengthens its ability to support customers across North America with proven hardware, software, and application expertise.
About CCAM
Located in Disputanta, Virginia, the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) is a non-profit research and innovation hub that unites industry, academia, and government to solve real-world advanced manufacturing challenges both nationally and globally. As a Technology Maturation Accelerator, CCAM is transforming how innovation occurs through collaborative partnerships, empowering members to reduce risk, accelerate technology adoption, and achieve greater impact than any single organization could accomplish alone. By leveraging industry-scale equipment, in-situ analysis tools, digitally enabled infrastructure, and deep technical expertise, CCAM delivers substantial value to its members and several industries that benefit from CCAM’s advanced manufacturing solutions.
About WAAM3D
Established in 2018 as a spin-out from Cranfield University, WAAM3D has evolved into an innovative technology company specialising in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), a revolutionary metal 3Dprinting process that is transforming the manufacturing industry. WAAM3D is the only provider of a total, turnkey solution delivered via a coherent ecosystem that integrates in-house developed hardware and software products. Coupled with extensive knowledge and experience, WAAM3D is helping companies across multiple industries such as Aerospace, Defence, Energy, Machinery, Marine, to unlock new manufacturing possibilities, from first-right-part development to industrialization with the right equipment and capabilities. For more information, visit https://www.waam3d.com.
