Bifrost Manufacturing
Full-service contract manufacturer providing industrial 3D printing, CNC machining, welding, fabrication, and composites for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications
- CEO / Founder
- Killian Erickson
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Growth Stage
- Total Funding
- $2.5M
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- SunDog Mining, Fundup AI
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Printing Services (metal/polymer powders, resins, filament); CNC Machining; Welding & Fabrication; Coatings; Composites & Plastics Manufacturing; Custom Polymer Extrusion
Technological Advantage
Proprietary expertise in multi-process manufacturing integration; early adopter of Stratasys SAF technology for scalable nylon production; defensible through operational know-how and customer relationships
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times and costs for custom parts by combining additive and conventional manufacturing, enabling rapid prototyping, tooling, and production scaling
How They Differentiate
Combines additive manufacturing with full conventional capabilities (CNC, welding, fabrication) under one roof vs. pure-play 3D printing services; focuses on overflow/custom engineering gaps for manufacturers
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers, businesses, educators, aerospace/defense companies requiring custom engineering, prototyping, and low-volume production
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Industrial; Education; UAV/Drones
Competitors
UPTIVE Advanced Manufacturing; Stratasys Direct Manufacturing; 3D Composites; Rapid PSI; Additive at Scale
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Grew from 3 founders to ~20 employees in first months; expanded to three buildings in Grand Forks
Major Milestones
Founded in 2023; Participated in NCAMP qualification of Stratasys SAF PA12 nylon with aerospace/defense partners (2026); Adopted Stratasys H350 SAF printer for UAV production scaling
Notable Customers
Advanced Rocketry (ARC, University of North Dakota rocketry team); Boeing; General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Northrop Grumman; Raytheon