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WireX

Desktop Wire-Fed
Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Metal 3D Printing

WireX is a compact desktop metal 3D printer built around Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology. Instead of loose powder, WireX uses metal wire, giving researchers, universities and engineers a practical way to explore metal additive manufacturing, develop prototypes and work with different engineering materials.

900W
Laser Power
150×150×170
Build Volume mm
5-in-1
Integrated Platform
1 Day
Setup Time
Starting at
£24,999
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WireX Desktop DED Metal 3D Printer
Starting At
£24,999
WIREX · DED · DESKTOP

What Is the WireX
Desktop Metal 3D Printer?

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WireX is a wire fed metal 3D printer designed for research, education, prototyping and applied metal additive manufacturing. It uses Directed Energy Deposition to melt metal wire as it is fed into a controlled laser-generated melt pool, depositing material along a programmed path. Unlike powder-based metal 3D printing systems, WireX works with wire feedstock, making material handling simpler for shared laboratories, classrooms and research environments.

The compact design also means you don't need a large industrial floor space to start working with DED technology.

At a Glance
900 W laser power
150 × 150 × 170 mm build volume
0.4–0.8 mm wire diameter
3 + 1 synchronised axes
100 kg machine weight
£24,999 starting price
Integrated Platform

One Machine.
Five Capabilities.

01
Research Platform
Dedicated infrastructure for novel DED research and material characterisation experiments.
02
Teaching & Training
Give students hands-on experience with a real desktop metal 3D printer and introduce them to metal deposition, process monitoring and additive manufacturing.
03
Rapid Prototyping
Fast design-to-part workflow for engineering departments needing functional metal prototypes without outsourcing.
04
Repair & Cladding
Material deposition on existing parts for repair, surface cladding, and hybrid additive-subtractive workflows.
05
Process Monitoring
Integrated melt pool camera with back-reflection feedback for real-time process analytics and quality assurance.
WireX in operation
DED Technology

How Does
Wire-Fed DED Work?

Wire-Fed DED — Safer by Design

Directed Energy Deposition (DED) builds metal components by depositing material exactly where it is needed. In WireX, metal wire is fed into the laser-generated melt pool, where it melts and bonds with the material below as the deposition head follows the programmed path.

This makes DED useful for more than simply creating a part from scratch. The same approach can be used for prototyping, material research, repair, surface cladding and other deposition-based applications.

Wire vs Powder

Why Choose a
Wire-Fed Metal 3D Printer?

Working with metal powder is not the only way to approach additive manufacturing. Wire-fed metal 3D printing uses wire as the feedstock, removing the need to handle loose metal powder during the printing process. For universities, teaching environments and shared laboratories, this can make the workflow easier to manage.

Simpler Material Handling
Wire feedstock is straightforward to load and handle compared with loose metal powders, helping simplify day-to-day operation.
No Loose Powder Feedstock
It avoids the powder-handling concerns associated with powder-based metal 3D printing systems.
A Practical Platform for Research
Experiment with materials, deposition strategies and process parameters without investing in a large industrial system.
More Than Part Production
Use WireX for prototyping, repair, cladding and research into metal deposition processes.
Which Technology?

WireX or L-PBF: Which
Technology Is Right for You?

DED and Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) use different approaches to metal 3D printing, and each is suited to different applications. WireX deposits metal wire directly onto a surface, making it suitable for deposition, repair, cladding, prototyping and research. L-PBF, on the other hand, selectively fuses metal powder layer by layer and is better suited to producing highly detailed and complex components.

If your priority is precision metal 3D printing with Laser Powder Bed Fusion, explore the FusionX L-PBF system. If you need a compact platform for wire-fed metal deposition, WireX provides a different approach.

Why WireX?

Engineering In Every Detail

01
Compact Enough for the Lab
With dimensions of 550 × 520 × 820 mm and a weight of 100 kg, WireX fits into research laboratories, teaching spaces and workshops without requiring a large factory-floor footprint.
02
Designed for Fast Setup
WireX is designed as an integrated platform that can be prepared for operation within one working day, making it practical for research and teaching environments where setup time matters.
03
900 W Laser System
WireX's VEAM multi-laser platform delivers a combined 900 W of laser power for controlled wire-fed metal deposition, while the system supports a maximum power input of 2 kW. For applications requiring a standalone industrial fibre laser source, explore LaseX1, our 500W industrial fibre laser source.
04
Real-Time Melt Pool Monitoring
An integrated back-reflection melt pool camera provides visibility into the deposition process, allowing researchers and operators to monitor melt pool behaviour during a build.
05
Gas-Shielded Titanium Printing
Advanced gas-shielding protects the melt pool from oxidation, enabling safe and repeatable printing with titanium alloys alongside carbon steel and stainless steel.
06
Four-Axis Synchronous Motion
Three motion axes work together with an independent wire-feed axis, giving WireX four synchronised axes for controlled deposition paths and multi-pass work.
07
Flexible File and Data Support
WireX supports STL, STEP, IGS and CATIA file formats, with USB, Ethernet and RS485 interfaces for integration with existing engineering workflows.
08
Multiple Material Options
Work with carbon steel, stainless steel, titanium alloys and other wire-available metals, giving researchers and engineers more flexibility when developing and testing different applications.
Technical Data

Full Technical
Specifications

Machine Dimensions550 × 520 × 820 mm
Machine Weight100 kg
Build Volume150 × 150 × 170 mm
Motion Axes3 + 1 wire feed (4 sync)
Wire Diameter0.4 – 0.8 mm
Laser Power900 W (Max 2 kW)
Data InterfacesUSB, Ethernet, RS485
File FormatsSTL, STEP, IGS, CATIA
Input Voltage220V AC 50Hz
Max Power2 kW
Control SoftwareAM Twin Laser Platform (Windows)
Supported MaterialsCarbon Steel, SS, Ti & More
System Pricing
WireX Desktop DED
Starting at
£24,999

WireX starts at £24,999, providing an accessible entry point to wire-fed DED metal 3D printing for research, education and engineering applications.

  • Commissioning & installation support
  • Operator training programme included
  • 12-month component warranty
  • AM Twin Laser Platform software licence
  • Dedicated technical support line
  • System documentation
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Frequently Asked Questions

Got Questions? We've Got Answers

How much does the WireX desktop metal 3D printer cost?

WireX starts at £24,999, making it an accessible option for research, teaching and prototyping with wire-fed metal 3D printing.

What is a wire-fed metal 3D printer?

A wire-fed metal 3D printer uses metal wire as its feedstock instead of loose powder. WireX uses laser-based Directed Energy Deposition (DED) to melt and deposit the wire layer by layer.

What is Directed Energy Deposition (DED)?

DED uses a focused laser to melt metal wire as it is deposited onto a surface. This allows WireX to build, repair or add material to metal components.

How is DED different from L-PBF metal 3D printing?

DED deposits metal wire directly, while L-PBF uses a bed of metal powder to build parts layer by layer. WireX is suited to deposition, prototyping, repair and research, while L-PBF is better suited to highly detailed complex parts.

What metals can the WireX desktop metal 3D printer process?

WireX supports carbon steel, stainless steel, titanium alloys and other wire-available metals, giving researchers and engineers flexibility across different applications.

Is WireX suitable for universities and research labs?

Yes. WireX is designed for research, teaching and prototyping, with a compact desktop footprint that makes it suitable for university laboratories, classrooms and shared engineering spaces.

What is included with the WireX DED metal 3D printer?

WireX includes commissioning and installation support, operator training, a 12-month component warranty, software licensing and dedicated technical support.
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