Metafold, a company specializing in cloud- and API-based engineering for part optimization and additive manufacturing, has secured $1.78M in seed funding to advance its geometry engine. The company’s technology revolves around an ultra-precise, lightning-speed geometry computation engine that generates accurate designs for 3D printing complex parts.
The primary focus of Metafold’s cloud-based LightCycle software is to enable large-scale design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) with highly challenging geometries, including massive lattice structures and intricate meta-materials. By creating reusable workflows for manufacturers, the platform allows meta-materials to be used in everyday applications, promoting sustainability in manufacturing by reducing material consumption and optimizing the lifetime use of manufactured goods.
As a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform, LightCycle is accessible on any device, offering design and engineering teams the flexibility to produce optimized parts using the Metafold web application or the Metafold Engine API to build custom tools and integrations. This approach not only streamlines the design process but also results in lighter and more efficient parts, leading to material cost savings.
Metafold’s CEO emphasized the potential of 3D printing in achieving sustainability goals and praised the investors for recognizing the commercial and climate benefits of scaling this manufacturing methodology.
The funding comes at a time when Metafold is experiencing rapid growth in key markets like biotech and sportswear. The investment was led by Differential Ventures, with participation from Active Impact Investments, Jetstream, and Standup Ventures.
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