There’s no shortage of innovation coming out of Devens, but one of the most promising firms based in the state’s enterprise zone is VulcanForms.
VulcanForms produces complex parts directly from digital designs utilizing 3D printing and metal powders to make parts for a wide variety of industries. The goal is to cut the expense, waste, and time in the manufacturing industry’s traditional supply chain, which requires parts to be sourced from around the world.
Hart co-founded VulcanForms in 2015 with Martin Feldmann. A mechanical engineering professor at MIT, the duo decided to build and operate production facilities themselves rather than sell their 3D printing machines to others, a move that has seemingly paid off for the rapidly-growing firm.
VulcanForms’ sixth and latest round of funding saw it bring in $220 million, including an investment from Donald Trump Jr. ‘s 1789 Capital. Fueled by billions of dollars in demand, VulcanForms is working on a second location in Devens, joining an additional location in Newburyport. A fourth location is in the works.
