GEFERTEC

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Metal additive manufacturing
• Wire arc additive manufacturing
• Industrial 3D printing systems
• Large-format metal printing
• WAAM machine manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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

Core 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

Named customers4 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and regional.

• Berlin.Industrial.Group (B.I.G.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015GEFERTEC 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.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationSiemens 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.
• KingsburymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKingsbury is GEFERTEC's channel partner in the United Kingdom, responsible for sales and support of WAAM machines and services in the UK market.
• RastecToolsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRastecTools 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 OymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVOSSI 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 LtdmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGraBa Tech Asia Pacific is GEFERTEC's channel partner covering Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam for WAAM machine distribution and support.
• Taiyo Nippon Sanso CorporationmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation is GEFERTEC's channel partner in Japan for distribution of WAAM technology and related services.
• Tachibana Eletech Co., Ltd.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTachibana Eletech Co., Ltd. serves as GEFERTEC's channel partner in Japan for WAAM technology distribution and support services.
• Marubun Tsusyo CorporationmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarubun Tsusyo Corporation is GEFERTEC's channel partner in Japan, providing distribution services for WAAM machines.
• Jive SolutionsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJive Solutions is GEFERTEC's channel partner in South Korea, handling distribution and support of WAAM technology.
• Kims International Co., Ltd.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKims International Co., Ltd. is GEFERTEC's channel partner in South Korea for WAAM technology distribution.
• H.T.B. Werkzeugmaschinen Vertriebs GmbHregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorH.T.B. Werkzeugmaschinen is GEFERTEC's channel partner for Bavaria, Germany, handling machine sales and support.
• Ingenieurkontor Guhde GmbHregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIngenieurkontor Guhde GmbH is GEFERTEC's channel partner for Schleswig-Holstein, Lower Saxony, Hamburg, and Bremen regions in Germany.
• EUROTEC Sp. z o.o.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEUROTEC Sp. z o.o. is GEFERTEC's channel partner in Poland for WAAM machine distribution and support.
• LMTS s.r.o.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLMTS s.r.o. is GEFERTEC's channel partner for Czech Republic and Slovakia.
• Begner Agenturer ABregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBegner Agenturer AB is GEFERTEC's channel partner for Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct 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

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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