Rapid Fusion
HardwareExeter, South West UK, United KingdomFounded 2023
Rapid Fusion offers advanced robotic additive manufacturing systems designed for large-format applications that integrate additive (filament and pellet extrusion) and subtractive (CNC machining) processes.
- CEO / Founder
- Jake Hand
- Team Size
- Scaling up; anticipated creation of approximately 10 jobs through partnership with Applied Automation.
- Stage
- Actively developing and commercializing products with the Medusa system targeting first installations by March 2026; expanding manufacturing capabilities through strategic partnerships.
- Total Funding
- £750K
- Latest Round
- £750,000 investment drive (January 2025)
- Key Investors
- ["Innovate UK"]
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Medusa","Apollo","Zeus","EVO ONE","Robotic AM Cells","Pellet Extruders (e.g., PE-320)"]
Technological Advantage
UK-built, high-speed, large-format systems with rapid innovation cycles and strategic partnerships providing a competitive edge in industrial manufacturing.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, construction, medical, renewables, and maritime industries
Industry Verticals
["Automotive","Aerospace","Manufacturing","Construction","Medical","Renewables","Maritime","Art"]
Competitors
["GE Additive","Desktop Metal","3D Systems"]