VulcanForms is a technology company.
VulcanForms has raised $470.0M across 2 funding rounds.
VulcanForms has raised $470.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
VulcanForms has raised $470.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
VulcanForms's investors include 1789 Capital, Eclipse Ventures, Fontinalis Partners, IEQ Capital, Washington Harbour Partners.
VulcanForms is a digital manufacturing company specializing in industrial-scale production of complex metal parts using additive manufacturing (3D printing), precision machining, and digital thread technology.[1][2][3] It serves high-precision sectors like medical, defense, aerospace, and semiconductors, solving the challenge of scaling metal 3D printing for production-grade parts that traditional methods struggle to produce efficiently in terms of cost, speed, and material use.[1][2][4] Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Devens, Massachusetts, the company has raised $355M in funding (latest Series C round of $250M three years ago), operates production facilities in Devens and Newburyport, and employs around 300 people with $81.5M in revenue.[1][3]
The firm provides end-to-end digital manufacturing services, from material selection and design to scalable workflows in its foundries, enabling U.S.-based production of intricate components like orthopedic implants and aerospace parts with higher throughput and consistency than conventional factories.[2][4][5]
VulcanForms was founded in 2015 by Martin C. Feldmann (MIT MEng ’14) and MIT Professor John Hart, both experts in advanced manufacturing.[2][3] The idea emerged from their research on industrializing 3D metal printing; they developed a novel printer architecture using synchronized lasers delivering up to 100 kilowatts for higher resolution and scale, deciding early to focus on operating production services rather than selling machines.[2][4]
Feldmann supported the venture solo for nearly two years while prototyping the first printer, leading to VulcanForms' commercialization of the world's first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution.[1][3] Pivotal moments include completing high-throughput facilities in Devens (world's highest for metal additive manufacturing) and Newburyport (focused on machining and assembly), marking its shift to full digital production infrastructure.[2]
VulcanForms rides the digital manufacturing and reshoring wave, industrializing 3D printing to transform U.S. production amid supply chain disruptions and demand for onshoring critical parts in defense, aerospace, and semiconductors.[2][4] Timing aligns with post-pandemic pushes for domestic infrastructure, where its Devens facility sets global benchmarks for metal AM throughput, influencing how products are designed and delivered.[1][2]
Market forces like rising material costs, geopolitical tensions, and sustainability needs favor its energy-efficient approach, enabling faster iteration and reduced waste while building a networked ecosystem of vocational and high-skill workers in digital factories.[1][2] It accelerates advanced manufacturing trends, compacting supply chains and fostering U.S. competitiveness in high-stakes industries.[3][4]
VulcanForms is poised to expand its foundry network and software stack, targeting broader adoption in medtech and semiconductors as digital manufacturing matures.[2][5] Trends like AI-driven design optimization and hybrid additive-subtractive processes will amplify its edge, potentially scaling revenue beyond $81.5M through more facilities and partnerships.[3]
Its influence may evolve from niche innovator to infrastructure provider, redefining industrial metalworking much like cloud computing did for software—starting with VulcanForms' laser-focused scalability that VulcanForms pioneered for the production line of the future.[1][4]
VulcanForms has raised $470.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $220.0M Series D in January 2026.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $220.0M Series D | 1789 Capital, Eclipse Ventures | Fontinalis Partners, IEQ Capital, Washington Harbour Partners |
| Jul 1, 2022 | $250.0M Series C | Eclipse Ventures |