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Divergent Secures $290M to Revolutionize U.S. Manufacturing

1/30/2026

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Divergent, a Torrance, California-based manufacturer founded in 2014 by Kevin Czinger, designs, prints, and assembles products in-house using advanced 3D printing.
Divergent recently raised $290 million, valuing the company at $2.3 billion.
Lukas Czinger, the CEO and Kevin Czinger's son, says the technology can boost U.S. manufacturing against global competition, notably China.
Divergent plans to expand with over 100 factories nationwide, focusing on defense and rapid production to deter conflict.

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Divergent, a Torrance, California-based manufacturer founded in 2014 by Kevin Czinger, designs, prints, and assembles products in-house using advanced 3D printing.
Divergent recently raised $290 million, valuing the company at $2.3 billion.
Lukas Czinger, the CEO and Kevin Czinger's son, says the technology can boost U.S. manufacturing against global competition, notably China.
Divergent plans to expand with over 100 factories nationwide, focusing on defense and rapid production to deter conflict.