Aristo-Cast
Provides investment casting services integrated with additive manufacturing (3D printing of wax patterns and ceramic shells) for rapid prototyping and production of complex metal parts, specializing in magnesium and aluminum alloys.
- CEO / Founder
- Jack Ziemba
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- $823K
- Latest Round
- Debt
- Key Investors
- PPP (Paycheck Protection Program)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Investment casting services, rapid prototyping, additive manufacturing (3D printing of wax patterns and ceramic shells), specializing in magnesium and aluminum alloys. Offers the proprietary Printed Investment Casting Shell (PICS) process.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary PICS process reduces production time and costs by eliminating molds, protected by trade secrets; early adopter of 3D printing in investment casting (since 1993) provides process expertise barrier.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces tooling costs by up to 80% and cuts lead times from months to days using proprietary Printed Investment Casting Shell (PICS) process, enabling same-day delivery of precision castings in all alloys.
How They Differentiate
3x faster lead times than traditional investment casting (days vs. months) with PICS process; one of only seven foundries globally capable of magnesium investment casting; offers same-day delivery across all alloys vs. competitors' limited material options.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, defense, automotive (turbocharger manufacturers), medical, electronics industries requiring precision metal castings with reduced lead times
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Automotive; Medical; Electronics; Industrial
Competitors
Barron Industries, Wisconsin Precision Machining & Manufacturing, Lestercast
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue ~$7.6M annually; team of 29 employees with 450+ years combined experience; expanded facility to 23,000 sq. ft. with 12,000 sq. ft. Advanced Technology Center.
Major Milestones
1995: Renamed to Aristo-Cast and refocused mission; 1998: Integrated 3D printing of wax models; 2003: Opened Advanced Technology Center; 2016: Casting Contest Finalist (Pilot Tube, Inconel 625); 2017: TCT Awards shortlist (Magnesium Seat Frame); 2019: Autodesk Design & Manufacturing Excellence Award; 2022: Innovator of the Year for PICS by Investment Casting Institute
Notable Customers
Volkswagen Group of America; Aerospace firms (unnamed, per case studies); Turbocharger manufacturers (multiple, per company statement); Bicycle manufacturers (magnesium racing components)