Industry News VulcanForms raises $220M to scale integrated digital metal manufacturing — VulcanForms closed an oversubscribed $220M Series D round led by Eclipse and 1789 Capital to expand domestic production capacity. The funding supports vertically integrated metal AM paired with machining, inspection, and digital workflow control—aimed squarely at aerospace, defense, and medical markets. The raise
Industry News DJI invests in ELEGOO to diversify into consumer 3D printing — DJI became a shareholder in ELEGOO’s parent company on Nov 18, signaling Chinese Big Tech’s growing interest in desktop AM. While the stake size wasn’t formally disclosed, reports indicate a strategic hedge amid U.S. regulatory pressure on DJI’s core drone business. For
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📰 Industry News Desktop Metal Files for Chapter 11; Plans Asset Sale to Anzu — On July 29, Desktop Metal entered Chapter 11 to facilitate a sale of substantially all assets to Anzu Partners, aiming to stabilize operations after a prolonged cash burn and market headwinds. For customers, the main question is continuity of support
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📰 Industry News (Launches, Investments, M&A) INNOSPACE Launches AM Division for Rocket Parts South Korean rocket startup INNOSPACE launched an in-house Advanced Manufacturing Division to 3D print its own rocket engines and key components, cutting production costs by up to 50%. The division also achieved ISO/ASTM 52941 certification—first in Korea. Comau & Roboze Strategic Alliance