Fabric8Labs has raised $50 million to expand its U.S. manufacturing footprint and accelerate production of next-generation metal components built with its proprietary Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing technology. The investment marks a significant step forward for the San Diego-based company as demand intensifies across industries such as thermal management for AI and high-performance computing, wireless communications, and power electronics.
NEA and Intel Capital led the new round with participation from existing investors Lam Capital, TDK Ventures, and SE Ventures. Several new investors joined the syndicate, including Marunouchi Innovation Partners, SK hynix, Ericsson Ventures, Masco Ventures, and Toppan Global Venture Partners. The capital will support a major scale-up of Fabric8Labs’ manufacturing operations, increasing output from 5 million to 22 million components annually. The company will also expand its team across manufacturing, design, quality, and process engineering to support customer programs from first article through high-volume production.
With demand rising for advanced thermal management and compact high-performance components, Fabric8Labs is positioning its ECAM platform as a cornerstone manufacturing method for the next generation of electronics. The room-temperature metal printing approach enables the creation of intricate, ultra-high-resolution structures without requiring costly post-processing steps. The technology’s ability to fabricate components at the atomic level enables excellent surface finish and precision for applications involving AI data center cooling, 3D antennas for wireless systems, and high-current interconnects for electric vehicles.
The company noted that customers are increasingly requiring a U.S.-based supplier capable of delivering high-volume, high-reliability components that meet quality, security, and supply chain requirements. Fabric8Labs’ facilities are ISO9001 certified and ITAR registered, which positions the company to support programs spanning aerospace, semiconductor, and next-generation communications infrastructure.
By scaling its ECAM production capacity, Fabric8Labs aims to advance the development of advanced systems in AI infrastructure, wireless networks, energy systems, and electric mobility. The company is also offering new visibility into its processes, providing a look inside its first ECAM production facility to demonstrate how the technology is reshaping the future of manufacturing.
Fabric8Labs, founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, continues to build on its mission to redefine metal additive manufacturing. Its technology supports a range of industries, including electronics, medical devices, communications, and semiconductors. With this latest funding round, the company is accelerating its efforts to deliver high-performance components that help customers transition seamlessly from prototyping to mass production.
KEY QUOTES:
“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.”
Jeff Herman, Co-Founder and CEO of Fabric8Labs
“We believe Fabric8Labs is redefining additive manufacturing with its breakthrough ECAM technology.”
“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.”
Greg Papadopoulos, PhD., Venture Partner at NEA
