Fabric8Labs, Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing (ECAM) specialist, announced a $50 million funding round to expand its U.S. production capacity from 5 million to 22 million components annually. This increase is designed to meet growing demand across thermal management, RF, and power applications.
The company also plans to grow its teams in manufacturing, design, quality, and process engineering to support ongoing customer programs and accelerate production for AI/HPC thermal management, RF/wireless, and power electronics, moving rapidly from first article to full-scale production.
The $50 million financing round was led by NEA and Intel Capital, with participation from existing investors Lam Capital, TDK Ventures, and SE Ventures, as well as new investors Marunouchi Innovation Partners, SK hynix, Ericsson Ventures, Masco Ventures, and Toppan Global Venture Partners.
“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,” said Jeff Herman, Co-Founder and CEO of Fabric8Labs.
Fabric8Labs’ ECAM
Fabric8Labs has developed ECAM, a room-temperature metal additive manufacturing technology that uses electroplating principles to build ultra-high-resolution, three-dimensional metal components without extensive post-processing.
ECAM supports multiple industries. In thermal management, it provides advanced cooling solutions for AI and HPC systems, from direct-to-chip setups to immersion cooling, helping chips maintain performance under high power densities. In wireless communications, ECAM allows 3D antennas to be printed directly onto PCBs and high-performance substrates, optimizing size, weight, power, and cost for applications such as LEO satellites, wireless backhaul networks, and mobile vehicle communications. In power electronics, the technology produces high-current interconnects and passive components directly on ceramics, reducing assembly steps and material interfaces while enhancing efficiency and reliability.
“We believe Fabric8Labs is redefining additive manufacturing with its breakthrough ECAM technology,” said Greg Papadopoulos, PhD., Venture Partner at NEA. “Early on, we recognized 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 U.S. production and scale this transformative platform.”
Investment in AM
Fabric8Labs’ $50 million funding is part of a broader wave of investment in AM, with venture capital and government-backed programs supporting AM companies across the world.
In February, Sintavia, a Florida-based AM service provider focused on aerospace components, secured $10 million through a subordinated debt investment. The funding comes from the Stifel North Atlantic AM-Forward Fund, a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) that supports U.S.-based aerospace and defense manufacturers. Sintavia plans to use the capital to refinance existing equipment loans and strengthen its general working capital.
Elsewhere, Added Scientific, a spinout from the University of Nottingham’s Centre for Additive Manufacturing (CfAM), secured strategic investment from AM specialists Brent Stucker and David Leigh. The funding will support the growth and commercialization of the company’s product offerings, with a particular focus on its open 3D inkjet research platform, Jetforge.
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Featured image shows Fabric8Labs’ funding round celebrated on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square. Photo via Fabric8Labs.
