Freeform Future
Autonomous metal 3D printing factories powered by real-time predictive AI and NVIDIA computing platforms, founded by ex-SpaceX engineers
- CEO / Founder
- Erik Palitsch
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $127M
- Latest Round
- Series B
- Key Investors
- Apandion, AE Ventures, Founders Fund, Linse Capital, NVentures (NVIDIA), Threshold Ventures, Two Sigma Ventures
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Autonomous metal 3D printing factories","High-volume printed metal parts","Skyfall next-generation laser melting platform"]
Technological Advantage
Scalability of software applied to physical production and autonomous manufacturing.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Digitally-verified, flawless parts printed at unprecedented speed and cost.
How They Differentiate
AI-native factory architecture integrating hardware-accelerated computing, real-time predictive control, and machine learning to guarantee precision and scalability in metal additive manufacturing.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturing companies across various industries
Industry Verticals
["Industrial Automation","Electrical Equipment","Machinery"]
Competitors
Nexa3D; Arris Composites; Teijin
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Raised $14M in October 2024 from NVIDIA's NVentures and AE Ventures. Closed $67M Series B from investors including Apandion, AE Ventures, Founders Fund, Linse Capital, NVentures, Threshold Ventures, Two Sigma Ventures. Total funding exceeds $59M as of latest reported rounds. Named to Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies of 2026. Deployed world's highest-throughput laser metal 3D printing system with 18 high-power 1kW lasers into full-scale production over past 18 months. Plans to unveil Skyfall platform in first half of 2026, expanding capacity by over 25x and material offerings by over 10x.
Major Milestones
["Raised $14 million in funding","Deployment of autonomous 3D printing factories globally"]
Notable Customers
Boeing; Ursa Major