Imperial Machine & Tool Co.
Provides metal additive manufacturing (AM) services using SLM 280 HL Twin-Laser systems for production quantities of complex 3D printed parts, integrated with precision CNC machining and welding for hybrid manufacturing solutions.
- CEO / Founder
- Chris Joest
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- Acquired by Kaiser Aluminum (no disclosed amount)
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Kaiser Aluminum
Technology & Products
Key Products
Metal Additive Manufacturing Services; Precision Multi-Axis CNC Machining; Precision Welding & Joining; Refractory Metals and Exotic Materials Working; Custom Vacuum Chamber Fabrication; Complex Sheet Metal Fabrication
Technological Advantage
Proprietary hybrid process integrates metal LPBF (SLM 280 HL systems) with 5-axis CNC machining and precision welding, enabling production-scale AM with post-processing in-house; verified through customer case studies and industry recognition (e.g., featured in 3D Printing Industry).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times and enables on-demand production of complex metal parts through hybrid manufacturing (metal 3D printing + CNC machining + welding), with AS9100D certification and ITAR registration ensuring quality and compliance for critical applications.
How They Differentiate
Offers integrated hybrid manufacturing (metal AM + CNC + welding) vs. competitors focused solely on CNC machining; operates four metal 3D printers (SLM 280 HL systems) for production-scale AM, unlike many job shops with limited AM capacity; AS9100D/ITAR certified for aerospace/defense, providing regulatory moat.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, defense, semiconductor, energy, oil & gas industries requiring high-precision, complex metal components
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Semiconductor; Energy; Oil & Gas
Competitors
Proficient Machining; Kennebec; Astro Machine Works
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Employee count: 21-50 (Prospeo estimate); 49 employees (Growjo estimate). Employee growth: 0% last year. Annual revenue estimates: $4,200,000 (Prospeo); $12.1M (Growjo). Revenue per employee: $94,000 (Prospeo); $246,400 (Growjo). Estimated valuation: $13,500,000 (Prospeo, based on industry averages).
Major Milestones
Founded in 1943; Acquired by Kaiser Aluminum Corporation in 2018; Expanded to four metal additive manufacturing systems (SLM 280 HL Twin-Laser) in 2018; AS9100D certified and ITAR registered
Notable Customers
Vortic Watch Company