Fabric8Labs secures $50M to expand US ECAM production capacity
Fabric8Labs, a metal Additive Manufacturing company located in San Diego, USA, has announced a $50 million funding round to expand its US-based advanced manufacturing facilities, with the aim of boosting capacity to up to 22 million components annually. The latest round of financing was led by NEA and Intel Capital, with participation from existing investors Lam Capital, the corporate venture arm of Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ: LRCX), TDK Ventures, and SE Ventures, as well as new investors Marunouchi Innovation Partners, SK hynix, Ericsson Ventures, Masco Ventures, and Toppan Global Venture Partners.
Powered by its Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing (ECAM) technology, a room-temperature metal AM process that leverages electroplating principles to create ultra-high resolution, three-dimensional metal parts without the need for post-processing, Fabric8Labs is scaling up production of next-generation electronics components that enable leading-edge systems in thermal management (AI/HPC), wireless communications (RF), and power electronics. The US-based manufacturing footprint is intended to enable customers to move seamlessly from prototyping to high-volume production.
The new funding is intended to accelerate:
- Capacity Expansion: Ramp production of Fabric8Labs’ US manufacturing footprint from 5M to 22M components per year to meet growing demand across thermal management, RF, and power applications.
- Team Growth: Expand the team across manufacturing, design, quality, and process engineering to support growth customer programmes.
- Production Ramp‑Up: Expand production team to support engagements in AI/HPC thermal management, RF/wireless, and power electronics, moving quickly from first article to full production.
Jeff Herman, Co-Founder and CEO of Fabric8Labs, shared, “This investment accelerates our mission to scale Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing (ECAM) for customers in high-growth, fast-moving industries where we are solving their most demanding challenges. With ECAM, we’re reshaping how critical components are designed and manufactured—delivering the performance, reliability, and supply chain resiliency that enables customers to rapidly innovate and deploy advanced systems.”
Greg Papadopoulos, PhD., Venture Partner at NEA, stated, “We believe Fabric8Labs is redefining Additive Manufacturing with its breakthrough ECAM technology. Early on, we recognised the potential of ECAM to deliver unmatched precision, scalability, and design freedom —unlocking new opportunities across thermal management, aerospace, and power electronics. We’re thrilled to continue supporting the team as they expand US production and scale this transformative platform.”
Customers increasingly require a US-based components manufacturer to supply these advanced products and advance concepts from prototype through production. Fabric8Labs’ US-based manufacturing footprint is ISO9001 certified, and ITAR registered.
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