MW-LAB
Robotic Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing for Research
The MW-LAB, developed by MetalWorm, uses Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) technology to support academic research, R&D activities, and process development.
Designed with a Fanuc CRX-5iA collaborative robot and optional Compact Skyhook Positioner, the MW-LAB offers flexibility for testing materials, process parameters, and new alloy development.
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MetalWorm
Additive Manufacturing System
MW-LAB is a system specifically designed for academic research and R&D activities. This system incorporates the latest innovations and advanced control mechanisms in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) technology. It offers high flexibility to allow researchers and engineers to thoroughly test different materials and process parameters.
Optimized for WAAM Research and Development
MW-LAB is built for researchers, engineers, and academic institutions working on robotic metal additive manufacturing. It supports easy programming, stable arc performance, in-situ control, digital twin development, and advanced WAAM process studies.
What Can MW-LAB Support?
The MW-LAB is suitable for:
- WAAM research and development
- Process parameter testing
- New alloy processing
- Material testing
- Robotic additive manufacturing studies
- Academic and industrial research projects
Why Choose MW-LAB from Lodestar3D?
Lodestar3D provides advanced metal additive manufacturing solutions backed by technical expertise and support. The MW-LAB helps researchers and engineering teams explore WAAM technology with flexibility, reliability, and advanced process control.
FAQs
MW-LAB is used for academic research, R&D, process development, and material testing in WAAM technology.
It uses Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) technology.
MW-LAB uses the Fanuc CRX-5iA industrial collaborative robot.
It can produce components up to Ø0.5m × 0.5m.
It is suitable for universities, research labs, engineering teams, R&D centers, and additive manufacturing researchers.
MW-LAB
Revolutionizing research on WAAM
- Easy Programming with cobot
- High stable Arc with CMT
- Process Development
- New Alloy Processing
- In-situ Control
- Digital Twin
- Robotic Additive Manufacturing