Freeform: $67M for AI Metallurgy

On February 19, 2026, startup Freeform raised $67 million in Series B investments. Their profile is AI-native metal 3D printing with real-time quality control.

The fusion of software and heavy industry is gaining momentum. Traditional casting hits limits with logistics and long prototyping. The industry demands neural network-controlled lasers that can print parts for rockets and engines "on the fly," correcting errors in milliseconds.

Source: TechCrunch