Axis Prototypes
Canadian pioneer in rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing services, delivering high-quality 3D printed parts with over 25 years of experience for North American designers and engineers.
- CEO / Founder
- Gilles Desharnais
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $0.42M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- National Research Council Canada; Employment and Social Development Canada; Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Technology & Products
Key Products
Provides rapid prototyping and 3D printing services using technologies like SLA, SLS, FDM, PolyJet, and DMLS.
Technological Advantage
Verified: SME Certified Master leadership. Claimed: 25+ years of process optimization across 5 distinct AM technologies.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers high-fidelity prototypes and production parts with 25+ years of expertise, offering SLA, SLS, DMLS, FDM, 3D scanning, and design consultation with 1500+ projects and 10000+ parts built annually.
How They Differentiate
3x-5x longer operational history than many modern service bureaus; specialized in high-mix, low-volume production with 2000-3000 projects annually.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial designers, mechanical engineers, and product development specialists in North America.
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Electronics; Tooling; Toys; Medical; Dental
Competitors
HP; 3D Systems; Stratasys; Xometry; Protolabs; Materialise; Carbon; Fathom Digital Manufacturing; Sculpteo; Shapeways
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
1500+ projects per year; 10000+ parts built per year; 3500+ industrial clients served; 25+ years in operation.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1998; Established as a premier Canadian AM service provider; Reached capacity of 12 high-end industrial 3D printers
Notable Customers
Industrial designers, mechanical engineers, and product developers.