Freeform, based in California, runs AI-native metal additive manufacturing, using machine learning and sensors to control its multi-laser GoldenEye printers in real time. It raised a $67 million Series B in February 2026 with investors including Founders Fund and Nvidia's NVentures.
At a glance
| Price from | Custom |
| Best for | Engineering teams needing metal parts at production volume |
From Freeform's own website.
What stands out
- Real-time AI process control
- Backed by Nvidia's NVentures
Worth knowing
- Early commercial stage
- Smaller than other entries on this list
How it ranks
Freeform is ranked 10th of 10 in Best AI Startups in Manufacturing (Lister Score 85.1).
#10 in Best AI Startups in Manufacturing · Lister Score 85.1
Freeform plans to upgrade its 18-laser GoldenEye system to Skyfall, which will use hundreds of lasers..
| Rank | Best AI Startups in Manufacturing | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hadrian | 96.7 |
| 2 | Divergent Technologies | 95.4 |
| 3 | Bright Machines | 94.1 |
| 4 | Machina Labs | 92.8 |
| 5 | Standard Bots | 91.6 |
| 6 | Path Robotics | 90.3 |
| 7 | Augury | 89.0 |
| 8 | Tulip Interfaces | 87.7 |
| 9 | Vention | 86.4 |
| 10 | Freeform | 85.1 |
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