Thermwood
Pioneer in CNC routers and Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM) systems for thermoplastic composite molds, tooling, and large-format parts.
- CEO / Founder
- Ken Susnjara
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
LSAM (Large Scale Additive Manufacturing) systems, LSAM 1020, LSAM 510, LSAM Additive Printers, CNC routers for wood/plastics/aerospace, Model 77 Super Control System
Technological Advantage
Two-step near-net-shape production process: prints large thermoplastic composite parts then trims to final spec on same machine; Proprietary AMD technology; 55+ years of CNC expertise; Machines used by NASA for Mars Lander and Boeing 777X tooling.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Industrial-scale 3D printing combined with CNC trimming on same machine for large composite parts up to 40 feet long, enabling rapid tooling production in days vs months.
How They Differentiate
Combined print and trim capability on same machine; Industrial scale (40ft+ parts); Decades of CNC expertise; Vertical integration from controls to machines
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace manufacturers, marine/boat builders, automotive tooling companies, composites manufacturers, defense contractors
Industry Verticals
Aerospace, Marine, Automotive, Defense, Furniture, Composites Manufacturing
Competitors
Ingersoll Machine Tools, Cincinnati Inc (BAAM), CEAD
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Market leader in LFAM since 2016; Expanded to European market (JEC World); Growing aerospace customer base; 175,000 sq ft manufacturing facility
Major Milestones
Founded 1969; Built first commercial CNC control system (1970s); Introduced LSAM (2016); Boeing 777X tooling partnership; Bell helicopter blade mold (18.5ft); Purdue LSAM Research Lab; JEC World Europe debut (2024)
Notable Customers
Boeing (777X program), Bell Helicopter, NASA, ST Engineering MRAS, Ascent Aerospace, D-J Engineering, Airbus, major boat manufacturers