Aqua Dynamics

Name

Aqua Dynamics

Legal name

Aqua Dynamics Ltd

Website

https://aqua-dynamics.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Albans

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Waterjet Cutting Services: One-time fabrication services for precision cutting of materials to customer specifications. Pricing based on material type, thickness, complexity, and volume. Generally 2-3 day lead times, 24-hour service available.
2. CAD/CAM Design Services: Expert design services to bring client visions to life, generating DXF/DWG files from customer concepts.
3. Material Sourcing: Ability to source composite materials including honeycomb products if required by customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aqua Dynamics is a family-run subcontract service provider offering precision CNC waterjet cutting services using OMAX technology. The company cuts virtually any material up to 180mm thick with tolerances of ±0.02mm, supporting both abrasive and non-abrasive cutting methods for 2D and 3D components. Services span aerospace, automotive, construction, film, architecture, defence, stone masonry, and oil and gas industries, complemented by CAD/CAM design services and material sourcing.

Product overview

Aqua Dynamics is a family-run precision waterjet cutting company based in Watlington, Oxfordshire, UK, established in 2007 with over 20 years of CNC waterjet experience. The company operates as a subcontract service provider offering a unified portfolio of waterjet cutting solutions built around OMAX technology. Their core offering is Waterjet Cutting Services supported by CAD Design Services, with three OMAX machines (two OMAX 55100 units and one OMAX 5555) providing the manufacturing backbone. The service portfolio includes specialized capabilities for aerospace/defence cutting, stone and porcelain cutting, film industry prop cutting, rapid prototyping, and material sourcing. All services leverage 60,000 PSI cutting power, support materials up to 180mm thick with ±0.02mm tolerances, and feature material stacking for cost efficiency. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and serves diverse industries including aerospace, automotive, architecture, construction, film, defence, and stone masonry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Waterjet Cutting Services Precision CNC waterjet cutting service using OMAX technology capable of cutting virtually any material up to 180mm thick with tolerances of ±0.02mm. Supports 2D and 3D parts cutting, abrasive and non-abrasive cutting methods, and serves industries including aerospace, automotive, construction, film, and architecture.
• CAD Design Services Expert CAD/CAM design service generating DXF/DWG machine-ready files from customer specifications, including hand-drawn dimensioned designs. Helps customers bring their concepts to life without requiring in-house design capability.
• Aerospace & Defence Cutting Services Precision waterjet cutting capability for aerospace-grade metals including titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, and aluminium, as well as carbon fibre composites. Features 60,000 PSI cutting power and zero heat-affected zones to preserve material integrity for safety-critical components.
• Stone & Porcelain Cutting Services Precision cutting of stone, porcelain, marble, granite, and ceramics for architectural installations, monuments, and mosaics. Capable of handling materials up to 2.5M x 1.3M with kerf options of 0.8mm or 0.5mm. Notable project includes V&A Museum forecourt stone cutting.
• Film & Theme Park Prop Cutting Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Tolerance precision: ±0.02mm achievable on all materials
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ALUULA Composites Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 2025ALUULA Composites Inc. entered into a supply agreement with Aqua Dynamics on October 21, 2025. The agreement ensures guaranteed supply of ALUULA's high-performance materials to Aqua Dynamics, covering a committed annual volume and updated terms to enhance production planning and delivery timelines. Aqua Dynamics is described as one of ALUULA's largest customers.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bystronic Group: Swiss-headquartered global manufacturer of laser cutting and bending systems with a growing waterjet (ByJet) portfolio. Comparable as a broader equipment incumbent whose installed base competes with the OMAX platform Aqua Dynamics uses.
• Shape Technologies: Global leader in waterjet technology and engineered solutions (parent of Flow International). Comparable as the incumbent setting the OMAX/Flow-equipment standard Aqua Dynamics operates on; overlaps in technology stack and aerospace/defence end markets.

Direct peers

• Laser Profile Ltd: UK-based laser and waterjet cutting subcontract service for architectural, industrial, and decorative applications. Overlaps with Aqua Dynamics in stone, marble, signage, and architectural cutting segments.
• Cutting Technologies Ltd: UK-based subcontract service offering waterjet and laser cutting across aerospace, automotive, and architectural customers. Directly comparable in business model (B2B subcontract cutting), technology mix (multi-axis waterjet/laser), and geographic footprint (serves UK-wide industrial clients).
• Hydro-Cutting Services Ltd: UK waterjet cutting subcontractor serving aerospace, defence, and industrial customers with OMAX-class machinery. Closely comparable in service offering, customer base, and equipment class.
• Ward CNC Engineering: UK precision subcontract engineering firm offering CNC profiling and waterjet cutting. Closely comparable B2B subcontract cutting service targeting industrial customers with comparable tolerance and material range claims.
• TTP Group (TTP Engineering / The Technological Processing Company): UK precision contract manufacturer offering CNC cutting and fabrication to industrial sectors including aerospace and automotive. Similar subcontract model, comparable customer profiles and quality certifications (ISO 9001 / AS9100-style).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aqua-dynamics

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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