AES
Provides large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) services for tooling, molds, and large-scale prototyping using Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) technology
- CEO / Founder
- Austin Schmidt
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Seed - Undisclosed - 2016-01
- Key Investors
- Ohio Gasket & Shim (OGS) owners
Technology & Products
Key Products
Large-format 3D printing services; Tooling and mold fabrication; Large-scale prototyping; Design engineering; CNC machining services
Technological Advantage
Proprietary expertise in Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) for large-format polymer parts, with AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications providing quality assurance for aerospace and defense applications
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times for large tooling and molds from months to days, enables single printed parts up to 20 feet, and provides near-net shapes within 1/4 inch of nominal to minimize CNC processing
How They Differentiate
Focuses exclusively on large-format polymer additive manufacturing for tooling and molds, with capabilities for single parts up to 20 feet and 24-hour turnaround times, unlike general prototyping services
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, defense, and composite manufacturing companies requiring large tooling, molds, or prototypes
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Construction; Composite Manufacturing
Competitors
GPI Prototype & Manufacturing Services; Cimquest; Redline-3D
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Four LFAM printers supported by four large CNC mills; serves defense, general aviation, marine, and space markets
Major Milestones
Founded in 2016 as world's first contract manufacturer for large-scale 3D printing; Achieved AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications; Established strategic partnership with Airtech Advanced Materials Group
Notable Customers
Ford Motor Company; General Motors; Toyota; Honda; Boeing; Lockheed Martin; NASA; Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Cincinnati Incorporated