VulcanForms showcases scalable metal additive manufacturing at RAPID + TCT 2026 in Boston.

VulcanForms showcases scalable metal additive manufacturing at RAPID + TCT 2026 in Boston. The company is highlighting its proprietary Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) technology, which utilizes high-power, multi-laser arrays to achieve production-grade throughput for complex metal components. VulcanForms, headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, is focusing its demonstration on high-volume, repeatable manufacturing of parts using alloys such as Ti-6Al-4V and 316L stainless steel. This showcase aligns with the company's strategy to provide industrial-scale digital manufacturing solutions that meet the stringent qualification requirements of the aerospace and defense sectors.

The integration of VulcanForms into the AeroDef Manufacturing showcase at RAPID + TCT 2026 underscores the increasing demand for high-speed metal AM in defense-related supply chains. As the U.S. Department of Defense allocates $3.3 billion for AM initiatives in 2026, the industry is shifting from prototyping to serial production. VulcanForms competes with established LPBF providers like EOS, SLM Solutions, and Velo3D by emphasizing its vertically integrated factory model. This approach addresses the critical market gap in scaling metal AM beyond small-batch production while maintaining strict regulatory compliance and material consistency.

For industrial buyers, the focus remains on validating the throughput and cost-per-part metrics of the VulcanForms system against traditional subtractive manufacturing methods. The company must demonstrate that its multi-laser architecture can maintain consistent mechanical properties across large build volumes to secure long-term defense contracts. Users should evaluate the system based on its ability to integrate into existing digital manufacturing workflows and its performance in high-mix, high-volume production environments.