Superalloy Melting Equipment Market Report 2026

The superalloy melting equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.12 billion in 2025 to $1.2 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in aerospace materials demand, development of high temperature alloys, defense sector expansion, industrial metallurgical advancements, adoption of vacuum melting techniques.

The superalloy melting equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.53 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to next generation aircraft production, demand for high performance materials, investment in advanced metallurgy, automation in metal processing, expansion of energy and turbine sectors. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand from aerospace manufacturing, increasing use of vacuum based melting technologies, growing adoption of precision controlled furnaces, expansion of superalloy production capacity, integration of automation in melting processes.

The rise in aircraft deliveries is expected to drive growth in the superalloy melting equipment market. Increasing air travel demand, fleet expansions, and the replacement of older aircraft with newer, more efficient models are fueling this trend. Superalloy melting equipment is essential for producing high-performance aerospace components that withstand extreme conditions. For example, in January 2024, Airbus SE reported delivering 735 commercial aircraft in 2023, an 11% increase from 663 aircraft in 2022. Consequently, rising aircraft deliveries are supporting the superalloy melting equipment market.

The expansion of the renewable energy sector is also expected to propel the superalloy melting equipment market. Renewable energy encompasses the generation and use of energy from natural sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power. Growth in this sector is driven by technological advancements, increased global awareness, and policies addressing climate change. Superalloy melting equipment is critical for manufacturing durable, high-performance components for wind turbines and solar power systems, enhancing efficiency and reliability. For instance, in January 2024, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that solar capacity in the electric power sector increased from 95 GW at the end of 2023 to 131 GW by the end of 2024, a 38% rise. Therefore, renewable energy expansion is boosting demand for superalloy melting equipment.

The superalloy melting equipment market is trending toward large-capacity vacuum-induction melting (VIM) technologies to support high-purity alloy production. High-capacity VIM systems, such as 20-ton furnaces, enable consistent chemical composition, reduced contamination, and scalable melt volumes for aerospace and industrial gas turbine applications. For instance, in April 2024, Ellwood Group, a U.S.-based specialty metals company, announced plans to install a 20-ton vacuum induction melting furnace at its New Castle, Pennsylvania facility. The furnace offers large melt capacity, a vacuum-controlled chamber to minimize oxidation and impurities, and flexibility to process multiple alloy types including carbon steel, stainless steel, and advanced superalloys, meeting the growing demand for high-performance materials in aerospace and energy sectors.

Major companies operating in the superalloy melting equipment market are ALD Vacuum Technologies GmbH, SMS group GmbH, Inductotherm Group LLC, ABP Induction Systems GmbH, SECO/WARWICK S.A., TAV Vacuum Furnaces S.p.A., ECM Technologies, IPSEN International GmbH, Tenova S.p.A., Fives Group, Danieli Group, Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd., OTTO JUNKER GmbH, PVA TePla AG, Electrotherm (India) Limited, Can-Eng Furnaces International Limited, Consarc Engineering, Retech Systems LLC, Harper International, BMI Fours Industriels, EBNER Industrieofenbau GmbH, VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the superalloy melting equipment market in 2025. The regions covered in the superalloy melting equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the superalloy melting equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The superalloy melting equipment market consists of sales of induction furnaces, vacuum induction melting (VIM) furnaces, vacuum arc melters (VAR), electroslag melting (ESR) furnaces, electron beam melters, and plasma arc melters. 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.

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