New facility brings advanced WAAM capability closer to energy, defence
and maritime customers, accelerating production of critical industrial
components.
Houston, Texas – March 23, 2026 – DEEP Manufacturing, a specialist in
Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) and hybrid manufacturing
solutions, is expanding its U.S. operations with the launch of a new
advanced manufacturing facility in Houston, bringing large-scale
additive manufacturing capability closer to customers in the energy,
defence and maritime sectors.
The facility will officially launch on May 6, when visitors will see
examples of DEEP Manufacturing’s printing capability, including a
mock-up of a pioneering new pressure-rated vessel set to be certified to
DNV standards – a world first for WAAM. Additional WAAM-produced
components manufactured in carbon steel and nickel-based alloys will
also be on display, demonstrating the scale and flexibility of the
company’s additive manufacturing capability.
The move strengthens domestic manufacturing capacity for high-integrity
components at a time when global supply chains remain under pressure,
enabling faster production and delivery of large, complex parts used in
critical industrial infrastructure.
Houston is one of the world’s leading hubs for energy, subsea and
industrial engineering, making it a strategic location for advanced
manufacturing technologies supporting offshore, maritime and defence
supply chains.
DEEP Manufacturing’s new 50,000 sq ft facility represents a major step
in the company’s global expansion and forms part of a wider $10 million
investment in U.S. advanced manufacturing capability planned by the end
of 2026.
The Houston site will house four WAAM robotic systems at launch, with
additional systems planned throughout the year, including capabilities
for post-processing and inspection as the facility continues to scale.
The facility is already operational, with the team having completed its
first prints ahead of full operational readiness in May.
The company currently employs 10 staff in Houston, with plans to grow
the team to around 30 by the end of the year, reflecting both the pace
of expansion and increasing customer demand.
Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) enables large metal components to
be produced layer by layer using robotic welding systems. The technology
allows manufacturers to produce complex, high-integrity structures
significantly faster than traditional forging and casting methods,
helping reduce lead times for critical industrial components.
The DEEP Manufacturing team in Houston mirrors the structure of the
company’s Bristol facility in the UK, bringing together engineers,
technicians and additive manufacturing specialists to operate the site’s
robotic systems and support customers across multiple sectors.
The development of the Houston site has progressed rapidly, with the
opening brought forward by a year into 2026. The first systems were
delivered at the end of 2025, with two operational by January 2026.
February focused on intensive training and knowledge transfer from the
UK team, while March has centred on Inconel 625 deposition trials.
April will see the manipulators commissioned alongside ISO 9001 and DNV
Approval of Manufacture audits ahead of the facility’s official launch.
Peter Richards, CEO of DEEP Manufacturing, said: _”Houston represents a
major step in scaling industrial additive manufacturing in the United
States. By bringing our WAAM capability closer to customers in energy,
defence and maritime sectors, we can dramatically reduce lead times for
large, high-integrity components while strengthening supply-chain
resilience for critical industries.”_
Supported by advanced facilities in Bristol, the Houston location will
provide significant multidisciplinary engineering expertise, enabling
customers to meet the demands of the most challenging environments at
scale and with confidence.
About DEEP Manufacturing:
DEEP Manufacturing is a specialist in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing
(WAAM) and hybrid manufacturing for safety-critical, high-integrity
structures. As the world’s only company with DNV Approval of Manufacture
(AoM) for additively manufactured Pressure Vessels for Human Occupancy,
DEEP Manufacturing delivers certified components for subsea and marine
applications, as well as for wider use across defence, aerospace,
industrial and energy projects. Supported by advanced facilities in
Bristol, UK, and Houston, US, and multidisciplinary engineering
expertise, DEEP Manufacturing supports customers in the most demanding
environments, delivering through scale, quality and speed.
DEEP Manufacturing was originally established by its parent company,
DEEP, to produce subsea pressure vessels for human occupancy. Earlier
this year, DEEP – a pioneering ocean engineering and technology company
– announced a major expansion of its operations in the United States.
This includes a $100 million investment in a permanent engineering and
development hub in Florida, alongside the launch of DEEP Manufacturing’s
state-of-the-art facility in Houston, Texas.
