PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1889622
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1889622
Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) is an advanced 3D printing technology that uses an electric arc to melt metal wire, depositing it layer by layer to build complex components. It combines welding techniques with additive manufacturing to efficiently produce large metal parts. WAAM provides benefits such as reduced material waste, lower production costs, and faster build times.
The primary components of a wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) cell include hardware, software, and services. Hardware refers to the physical machinery and equipment that enable layer-by-layer metal fabrication using an electric arc in the WAAM process. It includes various cell types such as robotic, gantry, and others. These components are used in applications across aerospace, automotive, construction, marine, and energy sectors, and are adopted by end-users such as industrial companies, research and development organizations, and others.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The swift increase in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the machinery sector by increasing costs for steel, hydraulic systems, and precision bearings critical components often imported from tariff-affected regions. Manufacturers of construction, agricultural, and industrial machinery now face squeezed margins, as many long-term contracts prevent immediate price adjustments. The uncertainty has also delayed investment in automation and smart machinery technologies, slowing productivity gains. To adapt, firms are accelerating local supplier development, redesigning products to use alternative materials, and leveraging predictive maintenance to extend equipment lifespans amid higher replacement costs.
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The wire arc additive manufacturing cell market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $0.53 billion in 2024 to $0.60 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.0%. The growth in the historic period can be linked to increasing adoption of robotic welding systems, growing demand for lightweight metal components, rising focus on cost-efficient metal fabrication, expansion of aerospace and automotive manufacturing, and increasing integration of automation in production lines.
The wire arc additive manufacturing cell market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $0.97 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be driven by increasing investment in additive manufacturing infrastructure, growing adoption of large-scale metal printing, rising demand for customized and complex metal parts, expanding use of hybrid manufacturing systems, and increasing government support for advanced manufacturing technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in wire arc deposition technology, innovations in metal wire feedstock materials, developments in robotic control and process monitoring, increasing research and development in process optimization, and growing adoption of digital twin and artificial intelligence-based control systems.
The increasing adoption of industrial automation is expected to drive the growth of the wire arc additive manufacturing cell market in the coming years. Industrial automation involves the use of control systems, robotics, and information technologies to manage industrial processes and machinery with minimal human involvement. The growing implementation of industrial automation is motivated by manufacturers' efforts to improve production efficiency and address labor shortages in critical sectors. Automated systems play a key role in the expansion of wire arc additive manufacturing cells by enabling precise, consistent, and efficient metal deposition, which is essential for large-scale additive manufacturing. For example, in April 2024, the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based organization, reported that manufacturing companies have significantly increased automation efforts, with total industrial robot installations rising 12% to 44,303 units in 2023. As a result, the rise of industrial automation is fueling the growth of the wire arc additive manufacturing cell market.
Leading companies in the wire arc additive manufacturing cell market are concentrating on creating innovative solutions, such as real-time closed-loop process control software, to improve precision, maintain consistent quality, and optimize metal deposition rates. This software continuously monitors key manufacturing parameters and automatically adjusts the process in real time to maintain optimal conditions, enhancing part quality, reducing defects, and boosting efficiency in wire arc additive manufacturing. For instance, in June 2023, WAAM3D Limited, a UK-based metal additive manufacturing company, introduced WAAMCtrl v2, an advanced operating system for its RoboWAAM large-format WAAM cell. The system uses 60 on-board sensors to track voltage, current, wire feed speed, travel speed, wire position, layer height, pre- and post-deposition temperature, oxygen levels, gas flow, and melt pool conditions in real time. The software includes a touchscreen interface, configurable dashboard, real-time 3D visualization of logged data mapped to the tool path, support for new materials such as Waspalloy and Inconel 718, API integration with ERP/MRP systems, and automatic cycles for shielding atmosphere management, maintenance, and evacuation.
In January 2024, Accuron Technologies Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based technology company, acquired a majority stake in WAAM3D Ltd for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Accuron Technologies aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of WAAM technology, strengthening its technological capabilities and expanding its presence in advanced manufacturing industries. WAAM3D Ltd, based in the UK, specializes in large-format, energy-efficient additive manufacturing solutions, including WAAM equipment, dedicated software, wires, and expertise in parts production for sectors such as aerospace, oil and gas, and mining.
Major companies operating in the wire arc additive manufacturing cell market are Siemens AG, ABB Ltd., Koninklijke Philips N.V., voestalpine Bohler Welding GmbH & Co. KG, TRUMPF GmbH + Co. KG, Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc., Yaskawa Electric Corporation, GKN Aerospace Ltd., Oerlikon Metco AG, ESAB AB, TECNALIA Research & Innovation, Valk Welding BV, RAMLAB BV, AMFG Ltd., AML3D Ltd., Norsk Titanium AS, GEFERTEC GmbH, Selectarc Technologies Ltd., Alloy Additive Ltd., Nanjing Enigma Automation Co. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the wire arc additive manufacturing cell market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in wire arc additive manufacturing cell report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the wire arc additive manufacturing cell market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The wire arc additive manufacturing cell market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as on-demand manufacturing, remote monitoring and software updates, process chain integration, feasibility studies, material development, and wire feedstock qualification. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The wire arc additive manufacturing cell market also includes sales of welding torches, deposition heads, control units, sensors, monitoring systems, motion controllers, safety enclosures, shielding systems, fume extraction units, inert gas chambers, and build platforms. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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