Peter Richards on deploying WAAM for a subsea world first with TCT Magazine
Peter Richards, CEO of DEEP Manufacturing, recently joined TCT Magazine’s Additive Insight podcast to discuss the groundbreaking HexBot — a six-arm WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing) system designed for producing large-scale metal parts.
During the episode, Peter revealed how this revolutionary technology is:
- Pushing the boundaries of metal part production;
- Delivering a world first for subsea exploration;
- Transforming large-scale manufacturing for demanding underwater applications.
Listen to the full episode here.
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