DEEP Manufacturing Secures Approval in Principle for WAAM 3D-Printed Pressure Vessels
Significant milestone for DEEP Manufacturing receiving Approval in Principle (AiP) to produce pressure vessels for human occupancy using Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) 3D printing technology.
This recognition marks an important step forward for advanced manufacturing in the subsea sector, reinforcing the potential of 3D-printed components to deliver safer, faster, and more cost-efficient solutions for demanding underwater applications.
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