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Freeform

AI-Native Manufacturing. Engineered for simplicity, speed and scale

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Freeform is building a next-generation metal manufacturing platform to produce complex aerospace and defense parts at scale. Freeform builds machines that enable prototype to full scale production, all under one roof.

Team

Erik Palitsch, CEO

Tasso Lappas, Chief Scientific Officer

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Milestone

Initial Investment in 2026

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