Large scale metal 3D printing for industry

Provides access for companies to large-scale metal additive manufacturing capacity for complex components.

Scandinavia's largest large-scale metal 3D printing facility supports companies in offshore, utility, transport and manufacturing industries that need to manufacture or rebuild metal components too large or complex for conventional equipment. The need often arises when standard machine capacity is insufficient, when cast or machined parts have long lead times, or when worn components must be rebuilt instead of replaced.

Large-scale metal processing in one facility

The facility is part of several additive manufacturing services, and supports large metal components, structures and repair tasks within one setup. It can be used for precision printing with directed energy deposition (DED), laser welding, hybrid laser welding, surface treatment and repairs in development, production and remanufacturing contexts.

Industrial large scale metal 3D printing system with robotic arm depositing metal on a large workpiece inside an enclosed facility. — Robotic large-scale metal 3D printing used to manufacture and rebuild oversized industrial components.

Target group and benefits

Supporting industry with large-scale metal printing

The facility is relevant for industrial companies that need a controlled route to large-scale metal build-up, repair and rebuilding. It supports companies who need to assess whether a component can be manufactured additively and whether worn parts can be restored instead of replaced.

Practical outcomes for industrial teams

The facility can be used to print, repair or rebuild large components and to document print quality for customers and OEMs. This is relevant when long lead times, replacement costs or limited manufacturing flexibility affect production and maintenance planning.

Discuss your large-scale metal 3D printing needs

Contact us to discuss how the facility can support manufacturing, repair or remanufacturing of large metal components and structures.

Use cases

Use the facility for large-scale metal printing that support production decisions and required documentation.

Large component manufacturing

Produce metal components and structures that exceed the size limits of conventional additive manufacturing systems, reducing the need to split builds into smaller assemblies.

Repair of damaged metal parts

Rebuild worn or damaged areas on industrial components instead of replacing the full part and reduce the operational impact of long replacement lead times.

Remanufacturing of existing components

Restore high-value components for continued use when replacement is impractical or costly, supporting service-life extension decisions.

Hybrid processing in one facility

Handle printing, welding and related rebuild tasks within one facility, supporting more coordinated process planning and reducing disruption between production steps.

Facility specifications

Provides large-format metal additive manufacturing capacity with DED, laser processing and documented print quality for oversized industrial components.

Workpiece handling up to four tonnes

The facility can handle workpieces up to four tonnes. This supports production and rebuild of industrial components that cannot be processed in smaller additive manufacturing systems.

Turning setup for large geometries

The turning setup can handle components up to three metres in length and up to 1,000 mm in diameter. This supports larger cylindrical and rotational components.

Extended six-metre work zone

A separate six-metre work zone supports components that do not fit the standard setup because of their size or geometry.

Directed energy deposition with powder or wire

The facility supports precision printing of large metal parts using directed energy deposition (DED) with either powder or wire feedstock.

Laser welding and hybrid laser welding

The facility can perform laser welding and laser hybrid welding with MIG, MAG and powder-based processes as part of printing, rebuilding and surface treatment tasks.

Rotary table for tilted components

A dedicated rotary table can handle parts up to 1.5 tonnes and a volume of up to one cubic metre, including parts with a 90-degree tilt and offset centre of mass.

Weldable material range

The facility can process weldable materials including stainless alloys such as AISI 316 and AISI 304, aluminium alloys, brass, Inconel and other alloys.

Adaptive control and monitoring

The facility includes adaptive process control, weld-pool monitoring, blown powder-feed profiles and material-feed monitoring at hopper unit and nozzle.

Facility setup

Configure the facility for different component sizes, materials and rebuild tasks to support manufacturing, repair and remanufacturing needs.

Adapted fixture and component setup

The setup can be adapted to the size, length and form of the individual component. This supports stable handling of large or specialised parts during printing, repair and rebuild tasks.

Standard or extended positioning

Components can be placed either in the standard turning setup or in the adjacent extended work zone depending on geometry and space requirements.

Material mixing and material swap

Materials can be mixed directly during the build process or changed during printing. This supports components that require different material properties across the same part.

Combined process setup

The facility can combine DED printing, laser welding, hybrid laser welding, surface treatment and repair within the same setup.