Building the infrastructure for American metal manufacturing.
ArcForm is developing the digital platform and logistics network to make WAAM commercially viable at industrial scale.
A new kind of manufacturing company.
We're not a machine shop. We're building the operating system for Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing — the digital tools, supply chain relationships, and operational processes that will make WAAM a practical, scalable alternative to casting and forging in the United States.
American manufacturing
has a capacity problem.
The numbers tell the story. Domestic metalworking capacity is shrinking while demand for complex, mission-critical parts accelerates.
Shrinking Domestic Capacity
U.S. casting and forging capacity has declined steadily, pushing critical manufacturing overseas.
No Digital Layer
Traditional metalworking lacks modern tooling for quoting, supply chain visibility, and design-to-part workflows.
WAAM Is Underutilized
The technology works. The ecosystem to commercialize it — software, logistics, operations — doesn't exist yet.
The missing middle layer.
Digital part files exist. Production hardware exists. What's missing is the architecture that connects them — routing, qualification, and a domestic production network.
Digital Parts Warehouse
A searchable repository of large-format metal components organized by geometry, specifications, qualification status, and production routing logic — connecting part requirements to capable domestic shops.
- Searchable by geometry & spec
- Qualification status tracking
- Designed for JAMMEX interoperability
Qualification Framework
Transferable process control packages — wire feedstock certification, deposition parameters, thermal management protocols, CNC finishing specs, and NDE procedures — built as reusable national assets, not one-time production records.
- Complete process documentation
- Portable across production nodes
- Eliminates re-qualification per shop
Production Network
A growing network of domestic AM-capable production partners — not a single facility, but distributed capacity with redundancy, geographic reach, and the ability to route based on clearances, certifications, or proximity.
- Distributed domestic capacity
- No single point of failure
- Intelligent production routing
Part Selection & Routing
Systematic identification of high-impact components — parts with excessive lead times, orphaned tooling, obsolete single-source suppliers — matched to the right production node with the right qualifications.
- Prioritized by impact & feasibility
- Capability-matched routing
- Cross-platform qualification reuse
Why Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing.
WAAM uses industrial welding robotics to build metal parts layer by layer — no molds, no dies, no months of waiting.
Large-Scale Build Volumes
Full-size industrial components. Meters, not millimeters.
No Tooling Required
Skip the molds and dies. Digital design to metal part, directly.
Multi-Material
Steel, aluminum, titanium, nickel alloys. The full range of structural metals.
Structural Integrity
Meets demanding metallurgical standards. Equivalent or superior to casting.
Rapid Iteration
Prototype in days, not months. Change the design, run it again.
Domestic Production
Reshoring critical manufacturing. Reducing lead times and supply chain risk.
Where we are and
where we're going.
Building methodically. Digital infrastructure first, manufacturing capacity to follow.
Digital Platform Development
Building the quoting engine, design intake system, and customer-facing tools that will power ArcForm's operations.
Supply Chain & Partnerships
Establishing relationships with material suppliers, post-processing facilities, and logistics partners across the U.S.
Machine Acquisition & Setup
Procuring and commissioning robotic WAAM systems, establishing production facilities, and validating processes.
Production & Scale
First parts off the line. Serving defense, energy, industrial, and marine customers with rapid-turnaround metal components.
Built for critical applications.
Industries where long lead times and supply chain fragility cause the most pain.
Defense
Mission-critical components where domestic sourcing, security clearance, and speed are non-negotiable.
Energy
Large-scale components for power generation, oil & gas, and renewable energy infrastructure.
Industrial
Heavy equipment parts, tooling, and structural components for manufacturing operations.
Marine & Shipbuilding
Corrosion-resistant fittings, propulsion components, and structural repairs for maritime operations.
Interested in what we're building?
Whether you're a potential partner, supplier, investor, or future customer — we'd like to hear from you.
matt@arcformusa.com