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WireX Desktop DED Metal 3D Printer
Desktop DED Metal 3D Printer
WireX
Compact. Capable. Ready for Research.
900W
Laser Power
Starting at
£24,999
£19,999
Early Bird Price
900W
Laser Power
150mm
Build Volume (XY)
5-in-1
Integrated Platform
1day
Setup Time
What is WireX?

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Lab's Most Powerful
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WireX is a compact desktop metal 3D printer engineered around Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology. Purpose-built for university research, technical education, and vocational training — it integrates VEAM multi-laser wire-fed deposition in a highly integrated 5-in-1 platform.

Unlike powder-bed systems, WireX uses wire feedstock, eliminating the dust explosion risks associated with metal powders. This makes it inherently safer in shared academic environments while still delivering genuine metal additive manufacturing capability at a desktop scale.

Wire-fed — zero powder dust explosion risk
Fully operational within one day of delivery
Designed for teaching, research & prototyping
Back-reflection melt pool monitoring included
Integrated Platform

One Machine.
Five Capabilities.

01
Research Platform
Dedicated infrastructure for novel DED research and material characterisation experiments.
02
Teaching Assistant
Classroom-ready metal AM demonstration with safe, hands-on operation for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
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

Wire-Fed DED —
Safer by Design

Directed Energy Deposition with wire feedstock eliminates the hazards of metal powder handling — no inert atmosphere enclosure requirements, no powder spillage, no explosion risk in shared lab environments.

The VEAM multi-laser architecture delivers 900W of focused laser energy to the wire-substrate interface, creating a precisely controlled melt pool. The result is near-net-shape metal parts with predictable microstructure and strong inter-layer bonding.

WireX supports carbon steel, stainless steel, titanium, and a range of other wire-available alloys — giving researchers the material freedom to explore practically any DED application domain.

System Features

Engineering
In Every Detail

WireX isn't just a printer — it's an integrated research and teaching infrastructure in a desktop footprint.

01
Desktop-Sized Compact Design
At 550 × 520 × 820 mm and 100 kg, WireX fits standard research lab benches, teaching spaces, and workshops — no factory-floor footprint required.
02
Ready Within One Day
All-in-one platform design means WireX is fully commissioned, calibrated, and ready for metal printing within a single working day of arrival.
03
Safer Wire-Fed Printing
Wire feedstock eliminates powder dust explosion risks, removes the need for full inert atmosphere enclosures, and simplifies material handling.
04
Melt Pool Monitoring
Back-reflection melt pool camera provides real-time process visibility. Monitor deposition quality and generate build-quality data for research — built in as standard.
05
4-Axis Synchronised Motion
3 linear axes plus independent wire-feed axis, all synchronised in the AM Twin Laser Platform. Enables multi-pass deposition and complex trajectory programming.
06
Multi-Format File Support
Accepts STL, STEP, IGS, and CATIA file formats, with USB, Ethernet, and RS485 connectivity — integrating directly into existing engineering software workflows.
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 — Early Bird Offer
Starting at
£24,999
£19,999
Early Bird — Limited Units

Pre-book WireX at early bird pricing. All systems include full commissioning support, operator training, and complete documentation for research and teaching deployment.

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