워터젯 절단기 시장 - 세계 산업 규모, 점유율, 동향, 기회, 예측 : 유형별, 기술별, 용도별, 지역별＆경쟁(2021-2031년)
Waterjet Cutting Machines Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type, By Technology, By Application, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F
상품코드:1953445
리서치사:TechSci Research
발행일:2026년 01월
페이지 정보:영문 180 Pages
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한글목차
세계의 워터젯 절단기 시장은 2025년 18억 8,000만 달러에서 2031년까지 29억 2,000만 달러로 성장하고, CAGR 7.61%를 나타낼 것으로 예측됩니다. 이 산업용 시스템은 고압 수류(종종 연마 입자를 추가)를 사용하여 금속에서 석재에 이르기까지 다양한 재료를 절단합니다. 이 때 열을 발생시키지 않기 때문에 재료의 무결성을 유지하는 '냉간 절단'을 실현합니다. 이러한 특성과 더불어 자동차 및 항공우주 산업을 위한 다양한 두께의 재료에 대응할 수 있는 범용성이 시장 성장을 주도하고 있으며, 이러한 추세는 제조기술협회(AMT)의 데이터(2024년 9월 금속 가공 기계 수주액이 4억 5,060만 달러에 달함)에 의해 뒷받침되고 있습니다.
시장 개요
예측 기간
2027-2031년
시장 규모 : 2025년
18억 8,000만 달러
시장 규모 : 2031년
29억 2,000만 달러
CAGR : 2026-2031년
7.61%
가장 성장이 빠른 부문
연마재 워터젯 절단기
최대 시장
북미
그러나 이 시장은 이러한 시스템과 관련된 높은 운영 및 유지보수 비용, 특히 씰 및 노즐과 같은 고압 부품의 빈번한 교체 필요성과 관련하여 큰 장벽에 직면해 있습니다. 이러한 지속적인 비용은 총소유비용을 증가시키고, 운영상의 이점을 고려하더라도 예산이 한정된 중소기업이 이 기술을 채택하는 것을 방해하는 경우가 많습니다.
시장 성장 촉진요인
전기자동차(EV) 생산의 급증과 이에 따른 복합재 제조에 대한 수요가 시장 성장의 주요 원동력이 되고 있습니다. 내연기관에서 탈피하여 경량 탄소섬유 강화 플라스틱을 열 손상이나 박리 없이 가공할 수 있는 비열적 절단 방법이 요구되고 있기 때문입니다. 이러한 전환은 국제에너지기구(IEA)의 '세계 EV 전망 2025'에서 2024년 세계 생산량이 1,730만 대에 달할 것으로 전망한 바와 같이 대규모 전동화에 의해 뒷받침되고 있으며, 이는 재료의 무결성을 유지하는 공구에 대한 큰 수요를 창출하고 있습니다.
시장 확대는 열에 민감한 항공우주용 복합재 및 합금의 고정밀 가공의 필요성에 의해 더욱 촉진되고 있습니다. 제조업체는 엄격한 안전 기준을 충족하기 위해 열 영향 부위를 발생시키지 않고 티타늄 및 기체 부품을 성형하는 워터젯 시스템을 채택하고 있습니다. Economy Middle East에 따르면 에어버스가 2024년 766대의 민간 항공기를 인도할 예정이라는 사실에서도 알 수 있듯이, 첨단 절단 능력에 대한 지속적인 투자가 필수적입니다. 또한, 제조기술협회(AMT)의 데이터에 따르면, 2025년 7월 신규 금속가공기계 수주액은 3억 8,730만 달러에 달하고, 이들 분야를 뒷받침하는 제조기술에 대한 지속적인 설비투자를 반영하고 있습니다.
시장의 과제
워터젯 절단과 관련된 막대한 운영 및 유지보수 비용은 기술 보급의 큰 장벽이 되고 있습니다. 이 기술에서는 연마제에 의한 심한 마모를 견디는 집속관, 씰, 오리피스 등 고압 부품을 주기적으로 교체해야 하기 때문입니다. 이러한 지속적인 소모품 비용은 총소유비용을 크게 증가시키고, 특히 자금이 부족한 중소기업에 지속적인 재정적 부담을 주며, 워터젯의 정확도 이점에도 불구하고 많은 잠재적 구매자가 투자를 미루거나 더 저렴한 대안을 선택하는 결과를 초래합니다.
이러한 경제적 압력은 자본 설비 투자의 변동성과 직접적으로 연관되어 있으며, 제조업체는 불확실한 경제 상황 하에서 유지보수 비용이 높은 자산의 취득을 꺼리게 됩니다. 이러한 망설임은 제조기술협회(AMT)의 업계 데이터에서도 확인할 수 있습니다. 협회에 따르면, 2024년 10월 금속가공기계를 포함한 제조기술 수주액은 전월 대비 14.5% 감소한 3억 8,500만 달러로 집계됐습니다. 이러한 감소는 지속적인 운영 비용에 대한 우려가 수요를 억제하고 비용에 민감한 시장 부문에 대한 기술 보급을 제한할 수 있음을 보여줍니다.
시장 동향
로봇 자동화와 스마트 팩토리의 연계로 시장이 변화하고 있습니다. 제조업체는 성형 라이너, 자동차 대시보드와 같은 비평면 표면을 고속으로 트리밍하기 위해 관절형 로봇 팔에 워터젯 절단 헤드를 장착하여 생산 능력을 노동력 제약으로부터 분리할 수 있습니다. 이 인더스트리 4.0과의 연계를 통해 연마제 유량 및 펌프 압력의 실시간 모니터링을 통한 원격 진단이 가능해집니다. 이러한 변화는 국제로봇연맹의 'World Robotics 2024' 보고서에서도 뒷받침되고 있으며, 이 보고서는 2024년 세계 산업용 로봇 설치 대수가 역대 최고치인 428만 1,585대에 달할 것으로 전망하며 복잡한 제조 공정의 자동화 추진을 강조하고 있습니다.
동시에 기존 평면 가공의 기하학적 제약을 극복하기 위해 5축 가공과 3D 절삭 기술의 보급이 가속화되고 있습니다. 현대의 가공 헤드는 동적 경사 기능을 갖추고 있으며, 유체 지연과 테이퍼를 보정하여 정밀한 모따기 및 구조적 윤곽을 가공할 수 있습니다. 이 능력은 복잡한 조립품의 엄격한 공차 요구 사항을 충족하는 데 점점 더 중요해지고 있으며, 이러한 추세는 제조기술협회(AMT)의 보고서에도 반영되어 있습니다. 보고서에 따르면, 2024년 상반기 항공우주 분야 수주량은 2018년 이후 최고치를 기록했으며, 이는 고도의 작업을 처리하는 기계에 대한 수요 증가를 뒷받침합니다.
목차
제1장 개요
제2장 조사 방법
제3장 주요 요약
제4장 고객의 소리
제5장 세계의 워터젯 절단기 시장 전망
제6장 북미의 워터젯 절단기 시장 전망
제7장 유럽의 워터젯 절단기 시장 전망
제8장 아시아태평양의 워터젯 절단기 시장 전망
제9장 중동 및 아프리카의 워터젯 절단기 시장 전망
제10장 남미의 워터젯 절단기 시장 전망
제11장 시장 역학
제12장 시장 동향과 발전
제13장 세계의 워터젯 절단기 시장 : SWOT 분석
제14장 Porter의 Five Forces 분석
제15장 경쟁 구도
제16장 전략적 제안
제17장 회사 소개 및 면책조항
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The Global Waterjet Cutting Machines Market is projected to expand from a valuation of USD 1.88 Billion in 2025 to USD 2.92 Billion by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 7.61%. These industrial systems employ high-pressure water streams, frequently augmented with abrasive particles, to slice through materials ranging from metals to stone without generating heat, thereby preserving material integrity through cold cutting. This capability, coupled with the versatility to handle various thicknesses for automotive and aerospace applications, drives market growth, a trend supported by Association for Manufacturing Technology data showing metalworking machinery orders reached $450.6 million in September 2024.
Market Overview
Forecast Period
2027-2031
Market Size 2025
USD 1.88 Billion
Market Size 2031
USD 2.92 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031
7.61%
Fastest Growing Segment
Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Machines
Largest Market
North America
However, the market faces a substantial hurdle regarding the high operational and maintenance expenditures linked to these systems, specifically the need for frequent replacements of high-pressure parts like seals and nozzles. These recurring costs elevate the total ownership expense, which often discourages small and medium-sized enterprises with budget constraints from adopting the technology, even when considering its operational benefits.
Market Driver
The surge in electric vehicle (EV) production and the associated need for composite fabrication act as primary engines for market growth, as the shift away from internal combustion engines demands cold cutting methods to machine lightweight carbon fiber reinforced plastics without inducing thermal damage or delamination. This transition is underpinned by the massive scale of electrification, evidenced by the International Energy Agency's 'Global EV Outlook 2025', which reported a global production total of 17.3 million electric cars in 2024, thereby generating significant demand for tools that maintain material integrity.
Market expansion is further fueled by the necessity for high-precision machining of heat-sensitive aerospace composites and alloys, as manufacturers utilize waterjet systems to shape titanium and fuselage parts without creating heat-affected zones to meet strict safety standards. This requirement is highlighted by Airbus delivering 766 commercial aircraft in 2024, according to Economy Middle East, necessitating continued investment in advanced cutting capabilities. Furthermore, data from the Association for Manufacturing Technology indicates that new metalworking machinery orders hit $387.3 million in July 2025, reflecting sustained capital expenditure in the fabrication technologies supporting these sectors.
Market Challenge
Significant operational and maintenance costs associated with waterjet cutting create a major obstacle to widespread adoption, as the technology necessitates the regular replacement of high-pressure components like focusing tubes, seals, and orifices that endure heavy wear from abrasives. These ongoing consumable expenses drastically increase the total cost of ownership, placing a persistent financial burden on users, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises with limited funds, leading many potential buyers to postpone investment or choose cheaper alternatives despite the precision advantages of waterjets.
This economic pressure is directly linked to volatility in capital equipment investments, with manufacturers showing reluctance to acquire high-maintenance assets during uncertain economic times. This hesitation is evident in industry data from AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology, which reported that manufacturing technology orders, including metalworking machinery, fell by 14.5 percent to $385 million in October 2024 compared to the previous month. Such a decline highlights how concerns over recurring operational costs can suppress demand and limit the technology's reach into cost-conscious market segments.
Market Trends
The market is being transformed by the integration of robotic automation and smart factory connectivity, allowing manufacturers to separate production capabilities from labor constraints by mounting waterjet cutting heads on articulated robotic arms for high-speed trimming of non-planar surfaces like molded liners and automotive dashboards. This alignment with Industry 4.0 enables real-time monitoring of abrasive flow and pump pressure for remote diagnostics, a shift supported by the International Federation of Robotics' 'World Robotics 2024' report, which notes that global industrial robot stock reached a record 4,281,585 units in 2024, emphasizing the drive to automate complex fabrication.
Simultaneously, the widespread adoption of 5-axis and 3D cutting technologies is accelerating to overcome the geometric constraints of traditional flat-stock machining, with modern heads capable of dynamic tilting to correct stream lag and taper for precise bevels and structural contours. This capability is increasingly vital for meeting strict tolerance requirements in complex assemblies, a trend reflected in the Association for Manufacturing Technology's report showing that aerospace sector orders in the first half of 2024 reached their highest unit count since 2018, underscoring the demand for machinery that handles sophisticated tasks.
Key Market Players
Flow International Corporation
Kennametal Inc.
Wardjet Inc.
Jet Edge Holdings Limited
Koike Aronson, Inc.
Resato International BV
Hornet Cutting Systems
Hypertherm Inc
Techni Waterjet Pty Ltd
BFT GmbH
Report Scope
In this report, the Global Waterjet Cutting Machines Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Waterjet Cutting Machines Market, By Type
Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Machines
Pure Waterjet Cutting Machines
Waterjet Cutting Machines Market, By Technology
Robotic Waterjet Cutting Machines
3D Waterjet Cutting Machines
Micro Waterjet Cutting Machines
Others
Waterjet Cutting Machines Market, By Application
Automotive
Aerospace & Defense
Metal Fabrication
Electronics
Healthcare
Others
Waterjet Cutting Machines Market, By Region
North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Germany
Spain
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Colombia
Middle East & Africa
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Waterjet Cutting Machines Market.
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Table of Contents
1. Product Overview
1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
1.2.1. Markets Covered
1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Waterjet Cutting Machines Market Outlook
5.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.1. By Type (Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Machines, Pure Waterjet Cutting Machines)
5.2.2. By Technology (Robotic Waterjet Cutting Machines, 3D Waterjet Cutting Machines, Micro Waterjet Cutting Machines, Others)
5.2.3. By Application (Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Metal Fabrication, Electronics, Healthcare, Others)
5.2.4. By Region
5.2.5. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map
6. North America Waterjet Cutting Machines Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Type
6.2.2. By Technology
6.2.3. By Application
6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
6.3.1. United States Waterjet Cutting Machines Market Outlook
6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.1.1.1. By Value
6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.1.2.1. By Type
6.3.1.2.2. By Technology
6.3.1.2.3. By Application
6.3.2. Canada Waterjet Cutting Machines Market Outlook
6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.2.1.1. By Value
6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.2.2.1. By Type
6.3.2.2.2. By Technology
6.3.2.2.3. By Application
6.3.3. Mexico Waterjet Cutting Machines Market Outlook
6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.3.1.1. By Value
6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.3.2.1. By Type
6.3.3.2.2. By Technology
6.3.3.2.3. By Application
7. Europe Waterjet Cutting Machines Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Type
7.2.2. By Technology
7.2.3. By Application
7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
7.3.1. Germany Waterjet Cutting Machines Market Outlook
7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.1.1.1. By Value
7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.1.2.1. By Type
7.3.1.2.2. By Technology
7.3.1.2.3. By Application
7.3.2. France Waterjet Cutting Machines Market Outlook
7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.2.1.1. By Value
7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.2.2.1. By Type
7.3.2.2.2. By Technology
7.3.2.2.3. By Application
7.3.3. United Kingdom Waterjet Cutting Machines Market Outlook
7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.3.1.1. By Value
7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.3.2.1. By Type
7.3.3.2.2. By Technology
7.3.3.2.3. By Application
7.3.4. Italy Waterjet Cutting Machines Market Outlook
7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.4.1.1. By Value
7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.4.2.1. By Type
7.3.4.2.2. By Technology
7.3.4.2.3. By Application
7.3.5. Spain Waterjet Cutting Machines Market Outlook
7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.5.1.1. By Value
7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.5.2.1. By Type
7.3.5.2.2. By Technology
7.3.5.2.3. By Application
8. Asia Pacific Waterjet Cutting Machines Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Type
8.2.2. By Technology
8.2.3. By Application
8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
8.3.1. China Waterjet Cutting Machines Market Outlook
8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.1.1.1. By Value
8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.1.2.1. By Type
8.3.1.2.2. By Technology
8.3.1.2.3. By Application
8.3.2. India Waterjet Cutting Machines Market Outlook
8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.2.1.1. By Value
8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.2.2.1. By Type
8.3.2.2.2. By Technology
8.3.2.2.3. By Application
8.3.3. Japan Waterjet Cutting Machines Market Outlook
8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.3.1.1. By Value
8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.3.2.1. By Type
8.3.3.2.2. By Technology
8.3.3.2.3. By Application
8.3.4. South Korea Waterjet Cutting Machines Market Outlook
8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.4.1.1. By Value
8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.4.2.1. By Type
8.3.4.2.2. By Technology
8.3.4.2.3. By Application
8.3.5. Australia Waterjet Cutting Machines Market Outlook
8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.5.1.1. By Value
8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.5.2.1. By Type
8.3.5.2.2. By Technology
8.3.5.2.3. By Application
9. Middle East & Africa Waterjet Cutting Machines Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Type
9.2.2. By Technology
9.2.3. By Application
9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Waterjet Cutting Machines Market Outlook
9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.1.1.1. By Value
9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.1.2.1. By Type
9.3.1.2.2. By Technology
9.3.1.2.3. By Application
9.3.2. UAE Waterjet Cutting Machines Market Outlook
9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.2.1.1. By Value
9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.2.2.1. By Type
9.3.2.2.2. By Technology
9.3.2.2.3. By Application
9.3.3. South Africa Waterjet Cutting Machines Market Outlook
9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.3.1.1. By Value
9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.3.2.1. By Type
9.3.3.2.2. By Technology
9.3.3.2.3. By Application
10. South America Waterjet Cutting Machines Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Type
10.2.2. By Technology
10.2.3. By Application
10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
10.3.1. Brazil Waterjet Cutting Machines Market Outlook
10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.1.1.1. By Value
10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.1.2.1. By Type
10.3.1.2.2. By Technology
10.3.1.2.3. By Application
10.3.2. Colombia Waterjet Cutting Machines Market Outlook
10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.2.1.1. By Value
10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.2.2.1. By Type
10.3.2.2.2. By Technology
10.3.2.2.3. By Application
10.3.3. Argentina Waterjet Cutting Machines Market Outlook
10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.3.1.1. By Value
10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.3.2.1. By Type
10.3.3.2.2. By Technology
10.3.3.2.3. By Application
11. Market Dynamics
11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments
13. Global Waterjet Cutting Machines Market: SWOT Analysis
