DEEP Manufacturing Secured DNV Approval for Additive Parts
Industrial manufacturers can now source certified large-format metal components from two national production sites.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Manufacturing
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DEEP Manufacturing has achieved DNV-approved certified production status for its wire arc additive manufacturing operations after 18 months in business. The company produces large-format metal components for high-integrity environments across two facilities in Bristol and Houston.
Why it matters
Securing third-party certification allows operators in high-stakes industries to adopt large-format additive components while meeting rigorous safety and quality standards. This development enables faster, integrated production cycles for complex metal parts compared to traditional manufacturing.
DEEP Manufacturing reached its DNV certification milestone after 18 months of operations, supported by a $100 million investment from its parent company in a Florida engineering and development hub. The firm operates two facilities located in Bristol and Houston.
The players
DEEP Manufacturing
An industrial additive manufacturing company that produces large-format metal components for high-integrity sectors.
DNV
A global classification society and certification body that provides independent technical assurance for the maritime, energy, and manufacturing industries.
DEEP
The parent organization that oversees the manufacturing unit and invested $100 million into a Florida engineering and development hub.
The details
The company integrates design, raw printing, and certified production within single sites, shortening the supply chain for high-integrity components. By utilizing internal certification processes alongside DNV approval, the firm manufactures large-format parts such as hemispheres, cylinders, and propeller blades. Its material portfolio spans seven types, including nickel aluminum bronze, super duplex, and carbon steel.
Timeline
The company launched in January 2025.
September 2026 marked the completion of 18 months of operations.
Market Landscape
The adoption of DNV-approved wire arc additive manufacturing marks a shift toward industrialized 3D printing for large-scale metal components. This follows a broader industry trend of applying standardized maritime certification requirements to high-integrity additive manufacturing processes.
Operators in high-integrity industries should monitor this firm’s expanded material portfolio as a potential source for lead-time reduction in metal component procurement. Procurement teams should evaluate if DNV-certified additive parts can replace traditional forged or cast components in their current inventory workflows.
The takeaway
The maturation of certified additive manufacturing offers a new path to scale complex metal production with lower overhead than traditional casting. Business leaders should track upcoming announcements on additional systems and sites to assess if this capacity can support their specialized supply chain requirements.
Further reading
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