Focus Area: Advanced/Additive Manufacturing

Contact

Kaitlyn Ewoldt
kait@radianforge.com
540-467-8448

Radian Forge, we build advanced manufacturing capability for the maritime and defense industrial base using Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM). Located in Portsmouth, Virginia, in direct proximity to the fleet and shipyards, we produce large-scale, precision-grade metal components designed to accelerate delivery, reduce supply chain risk, and strengthen operational readiness. Our focus is practical, deployable manufacturing that supports sustainment, repair, and next-generation maritime capability.

Advanced Maritime Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM)

Problem Statement:

The maritime industrial base faces increasing pressure from aging infrastructure, extended lead times, constrained domestic manufacturing capacity, and fragile global supply chains.

  • Long lead times for critical maritime components
  • Shrinking domestic heavy manufacturing capacity
  • Supply chain fragility is impacting fleet readiness
  • Limited surge manufacturing capability for defense needs

Technology Solution Statement:

Radian Forge strengthens maritime readiness by reducing production timelines, increasing manufacturing agility, and supporting resilient domestic supply chains for mission-critical components.

  • Reduced lead times for large maritime structures and components
  • Increased supply chain resilience through domestic production
  • Material properties comparable to forgings and superior to castings
  • Scalable manufacturing for sustainment, repair, and modernization
  • Improved responsiveness to operational and fleet requirements

Benefits Statement:

Radian Forge utilizes Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) to rapidly produce large-scale, mission-critical metal components for maritime and defense applications. By combining robotic welding, software-driven manufacturing, and qualified commercial wire feedstock, Radian Forge delivers flexible, scalable production capability closer to the fleet.

  • Large-scale metal additive manufacturing using WAAM
  • Rapid production and repair of maritime components
  • Flexible geometries and accelerated iteration cycles