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Metal Parts Startup Raises $220M Led By Eclipse, 1789 Capital

VulcanForms, a startup that produces metal parts using additive manufacturing, has secured a $220 million funding round. The investment was led by existing investor Eclipse and 1789 Capital, where Donald Trump Jr. is a partner. The company is part of a broader trend of startups leveraging technological advancements to revitalize manufacturing in the United States. VulcanForms' CEO, Kevin Kassekert, believes that their innovative approach to metal parts production can contribute to this trend. The funding round highlights the growing interest and investment in the additive manufacturing sector, as companies seek to leverage the benefits of this technology to streamline production processes and bring manufacturing capabilities closer to the end-users.

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3D Printing Startup VulcanForms Raises $220 Million for US Manufacturing

VulcanForms, a 3D printing startup, has raised $220 million in a funding round. The round was led by Eclipse and 1789 Capital, the venture capital firm where Donald Trump Jr. is a partner. VulcanForms specializes in the production of metal…

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3D Printing Startup VulcanForms Raises $220 Million for US Manufacturing

VulcanForms, a 3D printing startup, has raised $220 million in a funding round. The round was led by Eclipse and 1789 Capital, the venture capital firm where Donald Trump Jr. is a partner. VulcanForms specializes in the…

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Metal Parts Startup Raises $220M Led By Eclipse, 1789 Capital

VulcanForms, a startup that produces metal parts using additive manufacturing, has secured a $220 million funding round. The investment was led by existing investor Eclipse and 1789 Capital, where Donald Trump Jr. is a…

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VulcanForms, a 3D printing startup, has raised $220 million in a funding round. The round was led by Eclipse and 1789 Capital, the venture capital firm where Donald Trump Jr. is a partner. VulcanForms specializes in the production of metal…

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VulcanForms, a startup that produces metal parts using additive manufacturing, has secured a $220 million funding round. The investment was led by existing investor Eclipse and 1789 Capital, where Donald Trump Jr. is a partner. The company…

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