GEFERTEC
GEFERTEC GmbH is a Berlin-based manufacturer of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) machines — arc10X, arc80X, and arcLab — and a print-on-demand metal 3D printing service serving industrial customers in energy, aerospace, defense, and mechanical engineering.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersBerlin, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What GEFERTEC does
GEFERTEC GmbH is a Berlin-based manufacturer of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) systems and provider of on-demand metal 3D printing services, founded in 2015 and wholly owned by the Berlin.Industrial.Group (B.I.G.) since 2023. The company builds and sells three industrial arc-series machines — the arc80X for large components up to 8 cubic meters with Siemens Sinumerik One control, the modular 5-axis arc10X for lower-investment and security-sensitive deployments, and the compact arcLab for research and education — along with a print-on-demand parts service and consulting, training, and support offerings. The technology uses electric-arc deposition of welding wire to build near-net-shape metal parts at 2-10 kg/hr, delivering buy-to-fly ratios under 2:1 versus roughly 10:1 for conventional subtractive machining.
GEFERTEC sells primarily to industrial enterprises in energy, aerospace, defense, mechanical and plant engineering, shipbuilding, rail and transportation, and tool and mold making; energy and aerospace are flagged as primary verticals. Siemens Energy is the anchor reference customer, having run serial production of turbine guide vanes since 2018 with more than 2,000 components produced and the 1,000th blade milestone reached in 2023. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales and a global channel partner network — covering the UK, Brazil, Finland and the Baltics, DACH, Poland, Czech and Slovak Republics, the Nordics, Singapore and Southeast Asia, Japan, and South Korea — alongside a US subsidiary (GEFERTEC LLC in Danville, Virginia) led by President Dr. Arash Shadravan. Revenue is generated through capital equipment sales, on-demand parts manufacturing, and professional services including consulting, installation, commissioning, and operator training. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified, operates 45+ installed machines globally, and has completed 250+ component projects.
GEFERTEC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- GEFERTEC
- Legal name
- GEFERTEC GmbH
- Website
- https://gefertec.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- GEFERTEC GmbH is a Berlin-based manufacturer of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) machines — arc10X, arc80X, and arcLab — and a print-on-demand metal 3D printing service serving industrial customers in energy, aerospace, defense, and mechanical engineering.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
GEFERTEC industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Metal Additive Manufacturing Equipment
- NAICS
- All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490), Nonferrous Foundries (Castings) (3360)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metal 3D Printers (LPBF/SLM/DMLS, Binder Jetting, DED/LENS/WAAM) (IMAAAAAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Metal 3D Printing Service Bureaus (SLM/DMLS, EBM, Binder Jetting) (IMAAADAB), Industrial Tooling, Jigs, Fixtures & Molds (End-Use Production Assets) (IMAAAEAH), Additive Manufacturing Research & Innovation Labs (IMAAAJAA)
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Where GEFERTEC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Berlin
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
GEFERTEC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- WAAM Machine Sales: Sale of arc series machines (arc10X, arc80X, arcLab) to industrial customers for in-house additive manufacturing. Machines are CE-certified, scalable, and integrate into existing manufacturing workflows.
- On-Demand Parts Manufacturing: Print-on-demand service where GEFERTEC manufactures metal parts from customer CAD models using WAAM technology. Customers submit requirements online and receive finished parts without purchasing equipment.
- Consulting and Training: Expert consulting for part design and printing strategy, on-site machine installation, commissioning, hands-on training for safe machine operation, and ongoing technical support services.
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
GEFERTEC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
GEFERTEC designs, manufactures, and sells Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) systems for large-scale industrial metal 3D printing. The product portfolio includes the arc10X (industrial-grade 5-axis system), arc80X (industrial system producing parts up to 8 m³), and arcLab (compact research/education system). The company also operates a print-on-demand service that manufactures large metal parts from customer CAD models, alongside consulting, training, and technical support.
Product overview
GEFERTEC offers a portfolio of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) systems and services for industrial metal 3D printing. The core product line consists of three arc machines: arc10X (industrial-grade 5-axis system), arc80X (large-scale industrial system up to 8 m³), and arcLab (research/education system). All machines use the proprietary WAAM/arc-DED technology which builds metal parts layer-by-layer from wire using electric arc welding. The company also provides print-on-demand manufacturing services and full support including consulting, assembly, commissioning, training, and technical support.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- arc10X Industrial-grade 5-axis Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) system designed for large-scale metal printing with a modular design and offline operation (no cloud connection required). It targets industrial manufacturers seeking in-house additive production with lower investment barriers and full data sovereignty.
- arc80X Industrial-scale WAAM system that builds metal parts up to 8 m³ in volume. It includes 3DMP process monitoring, 3DMP automation tools, automatic ignition error correction, an optional titanium kit, and Siemens SINUMERIK ONE control, supporting unmanned production and CAM integration for large industrial components.
- arcLab
Quantifiable outcome
- Material savings over 80%: buy-to-fly ratio reduced from 10:1 to under 2:1
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use GEFERTEC
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments9 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
GEFERTEC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
GEFERTEC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and regional.
- Berlin.Industrial.Group (B.I.G.)coreGEFERTEC has been a member of the Berlin.Industrial.Group since its founding in 2015. B.I.G. is dedicated to empowering small technology leaders to succeed on a global scale. In 2023, B.I.G. became the sole owner of GEFERTEC, providing strategic support and resources for global expansion.
- SiemenscoreSiemens provides the industrial expertise integrated into GEFERTEC's arc machines. This includes Siemens NX for CAM programming and Sinumerik One controller for precise machine execution. This partnership enables rapid commissioning, reliable processes, and future-ready manufacturing.
- KingsburymajorKingsbury is GEFERTEC's channel partner in the United Kingdom, responsible for sales and support of WAAM machines and services in the UK market.
- RastecToolsmajorRastecTools is GEFERTEC's channel partner in Brazil (RASTECTOOLS MAQUINAS E FERRAMENTAS LTDA), handling distribution and support of WAAM technology in the South American market.
- VOSSI Group OymajorVOSSI Group Oy serves as GEFERTEC's channel partner for Finland and the Baltic states region, providing local sales and support services.
- GraBa Tech Asia Pacific Pte LtdmajorGraBa Tech Asia Pacific is GEFERTEC's channel partner covering Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam for WAAM machine distribution and support.
- Taiyo Nippon Sanso CorporationmajorTaiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation is GEFERTEC's channel partner in Japan for distribution of WAAM technology and related services.
- Tachibana Eletech Co., Ltd.majorTachibana Eletech Co., Ltd. serves as GEFERTEC's channel partner in Japan for WAAM technology distribution and support services.
- Marubun Tsusyo CorporationmajorMarubun Tsusyo Corporation is GEFERTEC's channel partner in Japan, providing distribution services for WAAM machines.
- Jive SolutionsmajorJive Solutions is GEFERTEC's channel partner in South Korea, handling distribution and support of WAAM technology.
- Kims International Co., Ltd.majorKims International Co., Ltd. is GEFERTEC's channel partner in South Korea for WAAM technology distribution.
- H.T.B. Werkzeugmaschinen Vertriebs GmbHregionalH.T.B. Werkzeugmaschinen is GEFERTEC's channel partner for Bavaria, Germany, handling machine sales and support.
- Ingenieurkontor Guhde GmbHregionalIngenieurkontor Guhde GmbH is GEFERTEC's channel partner for Schleswig-Holstein, Lower Saxony, Hamburg, and Bremen regions in Germany.
- EUROTEC Sp. z o.o.regionalEUROTEC Sp. z o.o. is GEFERTEC's channel partner in Poland for WAAM machine distribution and support.
- LMTS s.r.o.regionalLMTS s.r.o. is GEFERTEC's channel partner for Czech Republic and Slovakia.
- Begner Agenturer ABregionalBegner Agenturer AB is GEFERTEC's channel partner for Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
GEFERTEC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- AML3D: Australian WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing) machine and on-demand parts company targeting aerospace, defense, and maritime — the closest functional and technology analog to GEFERTEC's WAAM-based offering.
- MX3D: Dutch WAAM pioneer producing large-scale robotic 3D metal printing systems and printed parts for industrial and architectural applications — a direct competitor in the WAAM/DED large-format metal AM space.
- Sciaky Inc. US provider of Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM), a related DED technology for large-format titanium and refractory metal parts in aerospace and defense — directly competes with GEFERTEC for large structural metal AM programs.
- WAAM3D (formerly WAAM Ltd): UK-based WAAM technology company spun out of Cranfield University, supplying WAAM process software, control systems, and parts services — comparable to GEFERTEC's integrated software-plus-machine approach.
Emerging players
- Velo3D: US metal AM company focused on large, complex parts in aerospace and energy — overlapping customer base with GEFERTEC but using powder-bed LPBF rather than WAAM/DED.
- Materialise: Industrial 3D printing services and software company serving regulated industries including aerospace, automotive, and medical — overlaps with GEFERTEC's on-demand metal parts service offering.
Broad incumbents
- DMG Mori: Global machine tool and additive manufacturing group that absorbed SLM Solutions; competes with GEFERTEC via its additive manufacturing division for industrial metal AM capex.
- Lincoln Electric: Global welding and cutting leader with a growing additive manufacturing footprint, including WAAM-adjacent capabilities via partnerships and acquisitions; competes for large-format DED spend in heavy industry.
- Stratasys: Global 3D printing OEM and service provider with a growing metal AM presence through partnerships and acquisitions; competes with GEFERTEC's on-demand parts service offering.
- Nikon SLM Solutions (DMG Mori): Major metal powder-bed fusion (LPBF) machine OEM now part of DMG Mori; competes with GEFERTEC across overlapping industrial metal AM use cases and has far greater scale and capital.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
GEFERTEC social profiles
Digital presenceGEFERTEC compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
GEFERTEC financial estimates
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GEFERTEC leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
GEFERTEC subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
GEFERTEC funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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GEFERTEC M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about GEFERTEC
What does GEFERTEC do?
GEFERTEC designs, manufactures, and sells Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) systems for large-scale industrial metal 3D printing. The product portfolio includes the arc10X (industrial-grade 5-axis system), arc80X (industrial system producing parts up to 8 m³), and arcLab (compact research/education system). The company also operates a print-on-demand service that manufactures large metal parts from customer CAD models, alongside consulting, training, and technical support.
Is GEFERTEC a public or private company?
GEFERTEC is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was GEFERTEC founded?
GEFERTEC was founded in 2015. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is GEFERTEC based?
GEFERTEC is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does GEFERTEC make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. WAAM Machine Sales are the primary driver. The others are on-Demand Parts Manufacturing and consulting and Training.
Who are GEFERTEC's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are AML3D, MX3D, Sciaky Inc. and WAAM3D (formerly WAAM Ltd). Emerging players are Velo3D and Materialise. Broad incumbents are DMG Mori, Lincoln Electric, Stratasys and Nikon SLM Solutions (DMG Mori).
Does GEFERTEC have an API?
No public API is recorded for GEFERTEC.
What industry is GEFERTEC in?
GEFERTEC's product category is Industrial Metal Additive Manufacturing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAAAAAB, Metal 3D Printers (LPBF/SLM/DMLS, Binder Jetting, DED/LENS/WAAM), with a secondary code of IMAAADAB, Metal 3D Printing Service Bureaus (SLM/DMLS, EBM, Binder Jetting). Its NAICS code is 33299 and its SIC code is 3490.