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Gefertec

HardwareBerlin, GermanyFounded 2015· One of 1733 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Gefertec develops and sells integrated production machines based on Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) for 3D printing large-volume metal parts.

CEO / Founder
Igor Haschke
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
Undisclosed
Latest Round
Acquired
Key Investors
Berlin.Industrial.Group, EMAG Group

Technology & Products

Key Products

arc40X (5-axis machine), arc60X (5-axis machine), arc80X (5-axis machine for components up to 8 m³)

Technological Advantage

The primary advantage is the use of wire feedstock, which is significantly more cost-effective and easier to handle than the metal powders used in other AM processes. This, combined with the high deposition rates of the WAAM process, makes Gefertec's technology a highly competitive solution for large-scale metal 3D printing, claiming up to 60% cost reduction over conventional methods.

Patent position

Gefertec filed 10 patent families across all years, compared with 4 for WAAM3D and 2 for AML3D. AMPulse analysis

Filing momentum
0 families filed 2022–2024, 0 in 2019–2021
Filed in
EP 80%WO 10%US 10%
Named competitors, AM patent families
WAAM3D 4AML3D 2

10 AM patent families in total. Recent years are still being published, so read a filing change against the same-office figure.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Gefertec's 3DMP® technology provides an economical and efficient alternative to traditional manufacturing processes (like casting or forging) and powder-based AM for producing large-volume metal parts, significantly reducing material waste, cost, and lead times.

How They Differentiate

Gefertec differentiates by providing a fully integrated and automated system (hardware + software) based on standard CNC machine architecture, making it more familiar to traditional manufacturing users. Their strong partnership with Siemens for CAM software provides a robust and reliable workflow. The acquisition by B.I.G. provides strong financial and operational backing.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Companies in industrial manufacturing, aerospace, defense, energy, and automotive sectors that require large, complex, and high-value metal parts.

Industry Verticals

Industrial, Aerospace/Defense, Automotive, Energy

Competitors

WAAM3D; Ramlab; AML3D

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Not publicly disclosed. The company is expanding its product line and international distribution network.

Major Milestones

2015: Company founded, 2018: Investment from EMAG Group, 2019: Opened first US manufacturing facility in Virginia, 2023: Fully acquired by Berlin.Industrial.Group.

Notable Customers

Siemens Energy (series production of turbine components); University of Pittsburgh

https://gefertec.de/en

Recent coverage of Gefertec

AM patents

AM-relevant patents linked to this company.

Patents
10
Granted
1
Families
10

Leading domains: material (10), process (10), equipment (9)

Filings by year: 2017: 1 · 2016: 4 · 2015: 5

  1. MACHINING MODULE FOR A DEVICE FOR AN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESS2017059842 · WO
  2. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMBINING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURE AND SHAPING03266543 · EP
  3. METHOD AND INSTALLATION FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF METALLIC MOULDED BODY03222373 · EP
  4. Machining module for a device for an additive manufacturing process11285567 · US
  5. CONSTRUCTION PLATFORM SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF ONE MOULDED BODY03222374 · EP

Funding rounds

  • AcquisitionUndisclosed2023-02Lead: Berlin.Industrial.Group · Source: Berlin.Industrial.Group, 3Dadept
  • AcquisitionUndisclosed2022-06Lead: Berlin.Industrial.Group · Source: Berlin.Industrial.Group
  • Grant$45K2019-08Lead: Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission · Source: 3D Printing Industry
  • Corporate MinorityUndisclosed2018-09Lead: EMAG Group · Source: EMAG History, Mergers Alliance
  • Seed/Series AUndisclosed2015-02Lead: Berlin.Industrial.Group · Source: Multistation PDF