Advanced manufacturing / WAAM
Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing for large rocket structures, developed around an initial 550 mm x 1500 mm build envelope.
Large-format metal deposition
WAAM deposits metal wire through a robotic welding process, making it suitable for large structural parts that exceed powder-bed build volumes.
Elara is evaluating the process for tanks, frames, and other rocket hardware where part size, material efficiency, and repairability matter.
Development targets
| Initial build envelope | 550 x 1500 mm |
| Process | Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing |
| Feedstock | AL5087 wire |
| Primary opportunity | Large rocket structures |
| Current stage | Process evaluation |
Development path
The next phase covers bead geometry, heat management, dimensional accuracy, post-processing, inspection, and structural validation.