Peter Richards on deploying WAAM for a subsea world first with TCT Magazine
Peter Richards, CEO of DEEP Manufacturing, joined TCT Magazine’s Additive Insight podcast to discuss how Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) is moving beyond experimentation and into full-scale industrial deployment - starting with a subsea world first.
In the episode, Peter explores the development of the HexBot, a pioneering six-arm WAAM system engineered to manufacture ultra-large, safety-critical metal components at speed. Designed to overcome the limitations of traditional forging and casting, HexBot enables unprecedented scale, design flexibility, and material efficiency for demanding subsea and offshore applications.
The conversation also touches on the importance of certification and trust in accelerating adoption. Peter discusses DEEP Manufacturing’s engagement with DNV and the rigorous qualification required to deploy additive manufacturing in safety-critical subsea environments - a process that has since culminated in DNV Approval of Manufacture, validating WAAM for real-world, industrial production.
Listeners will gain practical insight into:
- Deploying multi-arm WAAM (or DED-Arc) systems at industrial scale
- Producing certified, large-format metal components for subsea environments
- The role of DNV certification in enabling industrial adoption of additive manufacturing
- Reducing lead times, cost, and material waste compared to conventional manufacturing
Listen to the full Additive Insight podcast episode here.
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