Solaxis
Provides large-format industrial 3D printing services with advanced engineering thermoplastics for end-use production parts, functional prototypes, and specialized tooling.
- CEO / Founder
- François Guilbault
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $650K
- Latest Round
- Strategic Investment - $650K - October 2020
- Key Investors
- Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Large-format industrial 3D printing services, advanced engineering thermoplastics, end-use production parts, functional prototypes, and specialized tooling. Also offers 3D scanning and design services.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary process integration for large-scale parts with advanced materials like PA11 CF and ULTEM, supported by Stratasys Fortus and BASF Forward AM systems; defensible through expertise and partnerships.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces cycle times from 16-20 weeks to 3-5 weeks for tooling and parts, enabling on-demand production and cost savings through design freedom and material efficiency.
How They Differentiate
Focuses exclusively on large-format thermoplastic AM services with certified materials, unlike broader hardware manufacturers; offers rapid turnaround (3-5 weeks vs. 16-20 weeks traditionally) and specialized tooling expertise.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, defense, ground transportation, industrial manufacturers requiring low-volume production, rapid prototyping, and tooling.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Ground Transportation; Industrial; Healthcare; Consumer Products
Competitors
3D Systems Corporation, Cimquest, Inc., Delft Spline Systems, InterPro Additive Manufacturing, Star Rapid.
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Increased tooling and 3D-printing businesses by 20% each; cut tooling development cycles by 75%; reduced material usage, scrap and rework; annual revenue $7 million in 2025; 717 LinkedIn followers; 5 employees; invested nearly CA$500,000 in new 3D printing equipment
Major Milestones
Founded in 2010; Invested over $2.39 million in SLS technology expansion; Joined Aero Montreal’s MACH FAB 4.0 Initiative in 2018; Participated in AUSA 2025 as part of Canadian delegation
Notable Customers
Solaxis has created an automotive assembly jig for an unnamed automotive customer, reducing weight and improving accuracy. They also work with customers to provide turnkey solutions and advanced technologies.