Desktop Metal is a 3D printing technology company that develops and manufactures metal 3D printers. The company was founded in 2015 by Ric Fulop and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. Desktop Metal's 3D printers use a process called binder jetting to create metal parts. The company's printers are used in a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, and healthcare. Desktop Metal went public in December 2020 through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) called Trine Acquisition Corp.