Freeform raises $67M Series B to scale up laser AI manufacturing
The startup's 'Skyfall' system will use hundreds of lasers to produce thousands of kg of metal parts daily.
Deep Dive
Freeform, a metal 3D printing startup founded by ex-SpaceX engineers, raised a $67M Series B from investors including Nvidia's NVentures and Founders Fund. Its current 'GoldenEye' system uses 18 lasers, but the next-gen 'Skyfall' platform will scale to hundreds of lasers for mass production. The company is AI-native, using on-site Nvidia H200 GPU clusters to run real-time physics simulations and optimize its manufacturing workflow for higher throughput and flexibility.
Why It Matters
This could revolutionize manufacturing of complex metal parts, making production faster and more adaptable for industries like aerospace and robotics.