History and identity
The company, waQment, was created from first-hand experience with military training and a simple observation: training equipment is often either expensive, difficult to acquire, unrealistic or simply unavailable in the quantities required for effective training.
We want to change that.
We believe effective training depends on more than good instructors and realistic scenarios. Soldiers need equipment that allows them to train repeatedly, make mistakes, learn and build the experience required before operating in real-world environments.
Our focus is therefore simple: make realistic, robust and accessible training equipment that improves the quality of training.
We aim to challenge traditional approaches to training equipment through faster development, modern production methods and close cooperation with the people who use our products.
How We Operate
Our product development process combines 3D modelling with input from operational sources, including Ukraine, to develop realistic replicas of mines found in contaminated areas. Our models are subsequently validated through our network of end users to ensure accurate shapes, dimensions and colours.
Through our network of Danish 3D-printing partners and our in-house production capabilities, we maintain flexible manufacturing capacity to respond to changing customer requirements and order volumes.
Our products are distributed through professional freight and courier services.
Risk Management
Operating within the defence industry exposes WaQment to specific risks related to supply-chain security, intellectual property and information protection.
We prioritise Nordic suppliers within our direct supply chain to support operational flexibility and reduce exposure to supply-chain disruptions and security risks.
We also take measures to safeguard our intellectual property, particularly the CAD files and digital models that form an important part of our product development process.
Sustainability
Our training mines are 3D-printed using PLA (polylactic acid), a bio-based plastic derived from renewable resources such as corn starch. Unlike conventional petroleum-based plastics, PLA provides an alternative that reduces our reliance on fossil-based raw materials.
By combining PLA with additive manufacturing, we aim to minimise material waste while producing durable, realistic training aids.