Wire+Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) for large structures
3 European H2020 organizations list this as part of their work — 2 as their primary capability.
Most active in this area
- STICHTING MATERIALS INNOVATION INSTITUTE (M2I)
Dutch materials research institute specializing in additive manufacturing for large structures and European ERA-NET coordination in advanced materials.
“Coordinated Grade2XL (EUR 457K, their largest project), applying WAAM and functionally graded materials to extra-large industrial structures.”
PrimaryNL5 projects - GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED
Major UK aerospace manufacturer contributing industrial-scale aerostructure, engine component, and additive manufacturing expertise to Clean Sky 2 and advanced manufacturing consortia.
“Grade2XL project applies functionally graded materials via WAAM to extra-large structures with in-line non-destructive evaluation.”
UK5 projects - GORENJE ORODJARNA DOO VELENJE PARTIZANSKA 12
Slovenian precision manufacturer applying Wire+Arc Additive Manufacturing and digital factory intelligence as an industrial partner in large EU research consortia.
“Grade2XL (2020–2024) directly targets WAAM for producing extra-large metal structures from functionally graded materials, with in-line non-destructive evaluation during production.”
PrimarySI2 projects