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Devens, US · 284 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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VulcanForms provides advanced additive manufacturing services, working with customers to select materials from a portfolio of options based on product performance requirements such as strength, durability, and thermal resistance.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareNew Materials

Founders & leadership

JHJohn Hart
John HartCo-Founder, Board MemberHe is the Class of 1922 Professor of Mechanical Engineering at MIT, where he has taught since 2013, and serves as faculty co-director of the MIT Initiative for New Manufacturing. He co-founded VulcanForms in 2015 and Upgrade Manufacturing in 2024, sits on the board of Carpenter Technology Corporation, and advises Fluent Metal.
KKKevin Kassekert
Kevin KassekertChief Executive Officer
AJA. John Hart
A. John HartFounderFounder at Hudu
MF
Martin FeldmannFounder

Investors · 4

Eclipse Ventureslisted by Eclipse VenturesPalo Alto · $200K – $5M

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Fontinalis Partnerslisted by Fontinalis PartnersDetroit · $250K – $5M

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Washington Harbour Partnerslisted by Washington Harbour PartnersArlington

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through Vulcan Forms went on to found or lead other companies.

John HartCo-Founder of VulcanForms, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at MITFounded Upgrade Manufacturing +1Lior SusanChairman of the BoardFounded Bright Machines

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Frequently asked questions

What does Vulcan Forms do?
VulcanForms provides advanced additive manufacturing services, working with customers to select materials from a portfolio of options based on product performance requirements such as strength, durability, and thermal resistance.
Who founded Vulcan Forms?
Vulcan Forms was founded by John Hart.
Who are Vulcan Forms's investors?
Vulcan Forms's investors include Boston Seed Capital, Eclipse Ventures, Fontinalis Partners, Washington Harbour Partners.
Where is Vulcan Forms headquartered?
Vulcan Forms is headquartered in Devens, US.