ROBOTIC ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES
Robotic Manufacturing Systems Which Technologies Contain
- Articulated 6 Axis (6DOF) Robots
- Cartesian Robots (Column, Pillar, Gantry, Crane Type)
- Smart Robot Accessories
- Slider Robot Axes
- Robot Positioners
- Additive Manufacturing (Wire Arc, Laser, Hybrid) Heads
- Powder Feeding & Wire Feeding Systems
- Side Process Equipment
- Smart Process Sensors and Machine Vision Technologies
- Monitoring and Data Collection Hardware and Software
- Robotic Based Process Software
- Offline Programming Software and Compatible Technologies
- Fixture and / or Fixing Apparatus
- Robotic Tool Changers
- Security Systems
- Integrated Industrial Fume Extraction and Filtering Systems
- Digital Transformation Technologies
- Related Statistics
About Robotic Additive Manufacturing Technique
Additive Manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D Printing, is the process of creating components by layer-by-layer material deposition. When integrated with robotic arms, AM expands beyond the limits of conventional printers, enabling:
- Large-scale structures,
- Complex geometries,
- High-strength functional components.
Robotic AM can use wire arc (WAAM), laser metal deposition (LMD), or hybrid additive processes, making it highly flexible for industrial use.
Applications include aerospace, defense, shipbuilding, automotive, energy, and medical implants, where both rapid prototyping and final part production are needed.
Additive Manufacturing Advantages
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- Ability to create complex geometries not possible with traditional manufacturing.
- Material efficiency: minimal waste compared to subtractive methods.
- High-strength parts with customized material properties.
- Rapid prototyping and on-demand spare parts production.
- Scalability: large components can be built with robotic arms.
- Easy integration with Industry 4.0 digital production lines.
Relevant Statistics
- The global market for robotic additive manufacturing has been growing at over 20% annually, with aerospace and defense leading adoption.
- WAAM technology enables the production of large titanium and aluminum parts at a fraction of the cost compared to traditional machining.
Applicable Materials
- Stainless steels
- Titanium and titanium alloys
- Aluminum and its alloys
- Nickel-based superalloys
- Copper alloys
- Composite and hybrid materials









