Deep Manufacturing has introduced the HexBot robotic system, a new robotic system that sets a new benchmark for large-scale metal part production.

This innovation is expected to benefit industries like energy, offshore, and maritime, where scale, precision, and speed are critical.

The HexBot system, which operates in perfect unison, can create components on an unprecedented scale, with each robotic arm capable of producing metallic parts up to three meters in diameter.

The full HexBot configuration can manufacture components as large as 6.2 m in diameter and 3.2 m in height.

This marks a significant technological milestone in large-scale additive manufacturing, delivering complex, high-integrity components faster and with more flexibility than traditional processes.

DEEP Manufacturing is currently in discussions with UK and US-based partners to explore Joint Industry Projects (JIPs) to accelerate Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) adoption and shape global industry standards.

CEO Peter Richards said: "HexBot pushes the boundaries of what's possible in ultra large-scale additive manufacturing, offering speed, scale, and customisation on a level never achieved before.

"This is a uniquely capable system backed by our world-class technical expertise, one that’s not only delivering on DEEP’s vision but also contributing to the advancement of manufacturing as a whole.

"It’s a challenging and uncertain time for many industries, but advances in technology, particularly additive manufacturing, and more specifically WAAM, have the potential to empower companies not just to survive, but to thrive in difficult conditions."