MX3D announced on September 30, 2026, that its wire-arc additive manufacturing facility achieved DNV AMC3 qualification. The announcement identifies it as the first facility globally to reach that level for DED-Arc/WAAM technology.
A milestone for the production process
MX3D says the qualification involved audits of its facility, software, and processes, together with testing, material validation, and quality controls. A DNV representative quoted in the announcement identifies DNV-ST-B203 as the applicable standard.
The company connects the milestone with demanding metal-component applications in maritime, energy, and other industrial settings.
Why facility qualification matters
Our takeaway is that industrial adoption depends on more than printing an impressive shape. Buyers also need evidence about how parts are produced and how quality is controlled.
This announcement concerns MX3D's qualified facility. It should not be read as automatic approval for every design, alloy, or other installation using the same general printing process.
Source: MX3D's September 30 announcement. Featured photograph: MX3D's certification announcement image.