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Robotics Elevate Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing is transforming how parts are designed, produced, and repaired—reducing material waste, accelerating time to market, and enabling complex geometries that traditional processes can’t achieve. When paired with industrial robotics, additive manufacturing scales beyond prototyping into reliable, production-ready applications.

Robotic additive manufacturing enables:

  • Large and complex part production beyond the limits of traditional printers

  • Hybrid manufacturing, building material onto existing components

  • Automated, unattended operation around 3D printing systems

  • Consistent deposition for metal build-up, surface enhancement, and repair

With open interfaces, excellent path accuracy, and proven performance in demanding environments, Motoman robots provide a flexible platform for additive manufacturing—from early development through full-scale production.

Large-Scale Robotic Additive Manufacturing
 
 
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Why Robots for Additive Manufacturing?

Motoman robots bring the reach, precision, and multi-axis flexibility needed to support a wide range of additive manufacturing processes, including large-format 3D printing, WAAM, laser cladding, and decorative or functional material deposition.

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Why Yaskawa Motoman?

With over 100 years in mechatronics, we offer a proven path to meet your throughput, space and budgetary requirements with easy to integrate, fully-supported industrial robot solutions.

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Applications & Materials
 

Motoman robots support a wide range of materials depending on process, tooling, and application demands.

 

Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM)

Robotic WAAM uses proven arc welding technology to build large metal components layer by layer with high deposition rates.

  • Carbon and structural steels

  • Stainless steel

  • Aluminum, titanium, and nickel-based alloys

Automation Around 3D Printing Systems

Robots automate polymer-based 3D printing environments to enable unattended operation and streamlined post-processing.

  • ABS, PLA, PETG, and nylon

  • Fiber-reinforced thermoplastics

  • Flexible and specialty polymers

Large-Format & Complex Part Production

Robotic additive manufacturing enables oversized, hybrid, and free-form structures beyond the limits of traditional machines.

  • Thermoplastics and composite materials

  • Metal wire and powder materials

  • Functional and decorative cladding materials

 
 
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Autonomous 3D-printing robotics transforming construction, aerospace, and government projects.

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Partners

Tap into Yaskawa Motoman’s network of integrators driving innovation in additive manufacturing and robotics.

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Oak Ridge Laboratory
 
 

Resources and Support

At Yaskawa Motoman, customer satisfaction doesn’t end at installation—it’s just the beginning. Whether you need expert training, real-time technical support, quick access to parts and service, or an extensive knowledge base at your fingertips, we’re here to ensure your automation systems perform at their best. Our dedicated team is available 24/7, and our tools and resources are designed to keep your operations running smoothly. From self-service support to personalized assistance, we’re committed to your long-term success every step of the way.