RocWAAM is a public-private laboratory within the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano, founded through a collaboration with leading industry partners including. Its founding members include three machine tool manufacturers – ABB, BLM Group, and Fronius with Arroweld – alongside three end users: Baker Hughes, Edilanzutti, and Fontana.
RocWAAM's mission is to develop the Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) process as a cutting-edge digital, efficient, and sustainable additive technology integrated into the production of advanced components. DMECC guides RocWAAM project for the scientific, training and dissemination aspects. The lab primarily addresses key industrial sectors such as Energy, Tooling & Molds, and Construction. Case studies support process optimization through advanced sensing, monitoring, and predictive modeling technologies, specifically addressing critical aspects such as thermal management during cooling, while improving component quality and structural integrity. Moreover, the combination of real-time monitoring and data-driven modeling aims to enhance productivity and scalability, positioning WAAM as a competitive solution for high-performance applications.
Il monitoraggio in tempo reale e la modellazione basata sui dati mirano a incrementare produttività e scalabilità, rendendo il WAAM una soluzione competitiva per applicazioni ad alte prestazioni.
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