Global large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) leader Caracol has inaugurated a new 10,000-square-foot U.S. headquarters and production center in Austin, Texas, more than tripling its local capacity for systems production and application development.

The expansion strengthens Caracol s long-term commitment to North America s manufacturing sector by enabling faster delivery, localized supply chains, and deeper collaboration with customers. Equipped for R&D, application development and large-scale production, the facility features assembly and testing areas for Caracol s Heron AM and Vipra AM robotic platforms, along with a dedicated application hub for co-developing projects with U.S. manufacturers.

With this new facility, we re moving from presence to capability, said Francesco De Stefano, CEO of Caracol. It means faster innovation, closer collaboration and solutions tailored for the North American market, all while supporting domestic production.

Following 224% growth in systems delivered over the past year, the Austin site now has the capacity to produce up to 100 Heron AM and Vipra AM systems annually, operating under ISO 9001, EN 9100 and ISO 14001 standards to meet aerospace-grade quality and sustainability requirements.

This expansion marks a strategic milestone for Caracol as it accelerates innovation, strengthens its North American footprint, and supports the shift toward advanced domestic manufacturing.

Source: caracol-am.com