Amsterdam-based MX3D has secured €7 million in a Series A funding round to boost the global rollout of its robotic metal 3D printing systems.
The round was led by EDF Pulse Ventures, the investment arm of French energy giant EDF, with participation from ING Sustainable Investments and existing investor PDENH.
Expansion includes new production hall and Print-on-Demand services
MX3D will use the new capital to scale its Print-on-Demand operations and grow its international footprint. The company is expanding its Amsterdam site with a new production hall housing six additional WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing) systems. This expansion brings the total number of systems to 15 and boosts the firm’s capacity to print up to 20 tonnes of metal parts.
The company is also investing in material innovation and continued development of its proprietary MetalXL software platform.
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Backing from EDF signals industrial adoption
EDF’s backing highlights growing interest in using metal additive manufacturing to improve production efficiency and reduce lead times across sectors such as energy, maritime, and aerospace. EDF’s Chief Innovation Officer, Julien Villeret, noted that additive manufacturing offers significant advantages, especially in cost and delivery timelines.
To accelerate U.S. expansion, MX3D has also entered a strategic partnership with Phillips Corporation to serve federal clients.
WAAM technology reduces waste and speeds up production
MX3D’s flagship product, the M1 Metal AM System, enables large, complex metal parts to be printed in-house, slashing lead times and material waste by over 80%. Its proprietary WAAM technology replaces traditional casting and forging with faster, more sustainable manufacturing methods.
Customers already include the BMW Group, Framatome, and the U.S. Army. MX3D is active across nuclear, oil and gas, aerospace, and maritime sectors, with plans to move into additional industrial markets.
Leadership and board expansion
Led by CEO Gijs van der Velden, MX3D has also expanded its board, adding Michel Hunsicker (EDF Pulse Ventures) and Tibor van Melsem Kocsis (PDENH) to guide its growth strategy.
“Thanks to this investment, we can scale our operations, deepen our tech, and bring robotic metal 3D printing to even more industries around the world,” said van der Velden.
