DEEP Manufacturing, a specialist in large-scale additive manufacturing (AM), has reinforced its focus on flexible, efficient, and sustainable production through Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) by securing ISO 45001 certification from DNV.
The recognition highlights the company ‘s robust occupational health and safety protocols as it scales its WAAM operations. Peter Richards, CEO of DEEP Manufacturing, said, “Huge achievement from all the team in reaching this milestone certification, further validation for our clients on not only what we deliver but how we work.”
Understanding ISO 45001
ISO 45001 provides a structured framework for managing occupational health and safety risks, offering organizations clear guidance on compliance and legal obligations. The certification serves as an international benchmark for professionalism and operational integrity, signaling to partners and clients that DEEP Manufacturing maintains high safety and procedural standards.
In a LinkedIn post, DEEP Manufacturing emphasized that the certification recognizes the systems and culture it has established to safeguard the health, safety, and wellbeing of its workforce. “For customers across offshore, maritime, energy, aerospace, and defence, it provides further assurance that our manufacturing operations are built on internationally recognised standards, not just advanced technology. A strong safety foundation enables everything else: scale, quality, and delivery at pace,” the company stated.
Building on Previous Achievements
The ISO 45001 milestone follows just three months after DEEP Manufacturing received full Approval of Manufacture (AoM) from classification society DNV, building on its earlier Approval in Principle (AiP). The AoM certification covers WAAM production for pressure vessels, hull structures, and other equipment, confirming the company’s ability to consistently meet international safety and quality standards.
Advances in WAAM Target Both Small-Scale Precision and Industrial Applications
Beyond its certified safety and quality, WAAM technology continues to showcase its versatility across both industrial components and high-precision applications.
In July, Nurol Makina, an armored vehicles producer, and MetalWorm, a robotic additive manufacturing specialist, collaborated to successfully produce a key armored vehicle component using WAAM technology. The part met all required standards after rigorous laboratory and field testing, demonstrating WAAM’s potential as an alternative manufacturing method for defense applications.
In 2022, a team of researchers from NOVA University Lisbon developed a new form of WAAM that’s specifically designed for small parts and fine feature details. Named µ-WAAM, the high-precision 3D printing technology utilizes metal wire materials with a diameter of just 250µm. It aims to offer both precision and print speed, combining the resolution of powder bed fusion (PBF) with the deposition rates and material efficiency of traditional WAAM.
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Featured image shows Six WAAM systems operating in synchronization. Image via DEEP Manufacturing.
