MX3D scales up 3D metal production worldwide with support from Rabobank

MX3D develops high-tech robotic systems for WAAM production, a technology that is fundamentally changing how large metal parts are manufactured. By combining welding with advanced robotics, MX3D can directly 3D-print large metal components into complex shapes—without the intensive material use, long lead times, and logistical complexity associated with traditional manufacturing methods.

The impact is significant:

The technology has already been proven in demanding sectors such as energy, defense, aerospace, maritime, and automotive. Customers use WAAM technology to produce complex parts, critical spare parts, and structural components.

Global demand for large-scale metal printing technology is growing rapidly. MX3D has already delivered to customers in Europe, Asia, and North America. In Amsterdam, the company operates a production facility with 15 fully equipped robotic systems, enabling it to operate as one of the largest WAAM hubs in the world.

Recent investments from, among others, EDF Pulse Ventures, ING Sustainable Investments, and PDENH have already enabled MX3D to further develop its technology and commercial organization. Rabobank’s additional financing strengthens this position and provides the financial headroom to scale into the next phase of growth.

Rabobank has been working with MX3D since 2023 and supports the company in its transition from an R&D scale-up to a mature industrial manufacturer. The renewed financing structure consists of multiple components that directly contribute to further growth: lease financing to build additional WAAM printers and increase capacity; bank guarantees to provide additional working capital, enabling large international orders to be executed more quickly and under strict contractual conditions; and the expansion of existing loans to further scale both production and the international service organization.

— Jeroen Grasmeyer, Startup & Scale‑up Banker, Rabobank

The expanded financing underscores Rabobank’s role as a strategic partner for innovative scale-ups in industrial technology. For MX3D, it accelerates the international rollout of WAAM technology—at a time when industries worldwide are seeking ways to manufacture faster, more sustainably, and closer to home.

— Gijs van der Velden, CEO van MX3D

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