Portugal-based IDMEC/IST Acquires WAAM3D’s miniWAAM to Expand its Metal AM Capabilities

MILTON KEYNES, UK, Jan 21, 2026 – IDMEC/IST — the Institute of Mechanical Engineering at Instituto Superior Técnico, and one of Portugal’s leading research centres in mechanical engineering, materials, and advanced manufacturing — has acquired a miniWAAM system from WAAM3D. This investment provides IDMEC/IST with the most advanced Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) capability in Portugal and strengthens […]