WATERjet

What WATERjet does

Waterjet AG is a Swiss precision waterjet cutting service provider founded in 1989 and headquartered in Aarwangen, Switzerland. The company operates approximately 50 waterjet cutting systems across three Swiss sites (Aarwangen, Mörschwil in Eastern Switzerland, and Biel/Bienne serving Romandie) and offers four core cutting technologies: pure waterjet (up to 6,000 bar high-pressure water) for soft materials, abrasive waterjet using garnet sand for hard materials, 5-axis 3D waterjet for complex geometries and bevels, and robotic waterjet for automated high-volume production. Its proprietary Microwaterjet line, developed in-house since 2002, delivers precision down to ±0.02 mm on components ranging from sub-millimeter parts to 8,000 × 3,000 mm, and the company maintains one of the largest material inventories in the industry as well as post-processing capabilities (deburring, grinding, polishing, forming).

Waterjet AG serves a diversified set of B2B verticals including machinery and plant engineering, precision engineering, medical technology (with ISO 13485 certification), aerospace and aviation, energy and transport, watch and jewelry, architecture and construction, and art and design. Its customer base consists of Swiss and bordering-region enterprises requiring tight tolerances, clean cut edges, and no thermal impact on materials - capabilities where laser or thermal cutting methods reach their limits. Distribution is exclusively direct: regional key account managers cover German-speaking Switzerland East (Franz Ackermann), West (Benno Zuber), and Romandie/border regions (Pascal Messerli), supported by an inside sales and work preparation team and an online quote request portal. The company offers company tours to prospective customers and participates in trade events such as SIAMS 2026.

The business model is transaction-based, quote-driven services revenue with no publicly disclosed pricing. Revenue streams derive from waterjet cutting services, post-processing, and material supply. The company is family-controlled through Waterjet Holding AG (Walter and Otto Maurer as key shareholders), with second-generation board representation (Thomas Maurer, Jasmin Grüter) and a 2024 leadership transition to a professional CEO (Felix Egger) while the founder remained as Chairman. Headcount is in the 51-100 range, and the firm has been consolidating and reinvesting in capacity (2016 group merger, 2019 900 sqm warehouse, 2020 Mörschwil expansion, 2023 M5 product launch, 2025 rebrand, 2026 office renovation).

Name

WATERjet

Legal name

Waterjet AG

Website

https://waterjet.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Waterjet AG is a Swiss precision waterjet cutting service provider operating ~50 systems across three sites, offering pure, abrasive, 3D, and robotic waterjet cutting with tolerances down to ±0.02 mm. It serves Swiss B2B customers in machinery, medical technology, aerospace, watchmaking, architecture, and art via direct regional sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision waterjet cutting services

NAICS

Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching) (IMAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)

Keywords

• Precision waterjet cutting
• CNC cutting services
• Abrasive waterjet cutting
• Contract manufacturing
• 5-axis cutting

Headquarters

HQ city

Aarwangen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Waterjet Cutting Services: Core service revenue from precision waterjet cutting of various materials (metals, plastics, glass, stone, ceramics, composites, wood, and specialty materials) with tolerances up to ±0.02 mm and component sizes up to 8,000 × 3,000 mm.
2. Post-Processing Services: Additional revenue from secondary operations including deburring, grinding, polishing, and forming operations (such as bending). Some services delivered through trusted external partners.
3. Material Supply: One of the largest and most varied material inventories in the industry - offering material sourcing as part of complete solutions. Revenue from supplying raw materials that are then cut to customer specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Waterjet AG provides contract precision waterjet cutting services for industrial customers across Switzerland. Using pure, abrasive, 3D (5-axis), and robotic waterjet systems as well as proprietary Microwaterjet technology, the company cuts virtually any material — metals, plastics, composites, glass, stone, ceramics, wood, and specialty materials — to tolerances of ±0.02 mm and component sizes up to 8,000 × 3,000 mm. Service offerings also include material sourcing, post-processing (deburring, grinding, polishing, forming), prototyping, R&D, and ISO 9001/ISO 13485 certified quality management.

Product overview

WATERjet is a Swiss precision waterjet cutting company offering a comprehensive portfolio of cutting technologies and services. The core offerings include four main technology categories: Pure Waterjet Cutting (for soft materials), Abrasive Waterjet Cutting (for hard materials), 3D Waterjet Cutting (for complex geometries), and Robotic Waterjet Technology (for automated production). These are complemented by service modules for material availability and post-processing, individual/custom solutions including prototyping and R&D, and quality management. The company operates approximately 50 state-of-the-art waterjet cutting systems and serves diverse industries including machinery, medical technology, watchmaking, architecture, and aerospace.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Precision waterjet cutting services Contract precision waterjet cutting service for industrial customers, cutting virtually any material — metals, plastics, rubber, composites, glass, stone, ceramics, wood — to tolerances up to ±0.02 mm and component sizes up to 8,000 × 3,000 mm. Cold cutting process prevents thermal distortion and material alteration. Available across Swiss sites with standard 1-2 week lead times and 24-hour express options.
• Pure Waterjet Cutting Cold cutting service using high-pressure water (up to 6,000 bar) without additives for soft and sensitive materials such as plastics, rubber, foams, textiles, leather, and paper. Used when thermal or mechanical impact must be avoided.
• Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Cutting service where fine garnet sand abrasive is added to the high-pressure water jet to enable precise processing of hard materials including metals, glass, stone, ceramics, and composite materials.
• 3D Waterjet Cutting 5-axis waterjet cutting service for complex three-dimensional geometries, bevels, chamfers, and inclined surfaces with positioning accuracy of ±0.05 mm and maximum material-friendliness.
• Robotic Waterjet Cutting Automated waterjet cutting service using high-performance industrial robots for efficient, repeatable, and economical processing of demanding shapes and high production volumes.
• Microwaterjet Precision Cutting Ultra-precision waterjet cutting service using proprietary Microwaterjet systems developed in-house, achieving tolerances down to ±0.02 mm for micro parts, tools, watch components, and delicate pieces. Includes the large-format M5 system for larger precision components.
• Material Sourcing and Post-Processing Services Combined service offering raw material supply (one of the largest and most varied material inventories in the industry, covering metals, alloys, plastics, composites, stone, ceramics) and post-processing operations including deburring, grinding, polishing, and forming (such as bending). Some operations delivered through trusted external partners.
• Individual Solutions and R&D Services Custom engineering service for waterjet cutting applications beyond standard manufacturing, including prototyping, small series production, and research and development collaboration on innovative cutting tasks.
• Quality Management and Documented Production Services Quality assurance service with modern inspection methods, clearly defined processes, and internationally recognized certifications (ISO 9001:2015 and EN ISO 13485:2016 for medical devices), ensuring highest production standards and full traceability for regulated industries such as medical technology.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tolerances up to ±0.02 mm achievable
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and core.

• Electrifly-InmoderateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Waterjet has been main sponsor since 2019 of this major European electric aviation event held at Bern Airport. The sponsorship aligns with Waterjet's values of precision, innovation and progress in aerospace applications.
• Swiss MechanicmoderateOthersIndustry association membership. Waterjet participates as an active member contributing to the advancement of technologies, innovation and standards in the mechanical engineering sector.
• Swiss MedtechcoreOthersIndustry association membership for medical technology. Critical for Waterjet's ISO 13485 certified operations serving medical device manufacturers with implants, instruments and devices.
• Forum BlechmoderateOthersIndustry association for sheet metal processing. Waterjet contributes to advancing technologies and standards in precision metal cutting.
• Bernese Chamber of CommercemoderateOthersRegional business association providing networking and advocacy for Bern-based companies. Supports Waterjet's business development in the Bernese region.
• Upper Aargau Business Association (WVO)coreOthersRegional economic association representing businesses in Upper Aargau. Waterjet actively participates in events including hosting the WVO spring event at their Aarwangen facility.
• Curling Team TirinzonimoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term sponsorship relationship with the elite curling team. Team includes European champions and Vize-world champions qualified for 2026 Olympics. Waterjet hosts fan club events at their facility, strengthening brand visibility and community connections.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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