Founded by inventor Robert Swartz after he began developing its technology in 2009, Impossible Objects makes industrial 3D printers and composite parts through its proprietary Composite-Based Additive Manufacturing process. Its CBAM technology combines long-fiber carbon or fiberglass with thermoplastic polymers, enabling the company to produce strong, lightweight parts and electronics tooling at production-scale speeds. The company’s CBAM 25 printer is designed for high-volume manufacturing, while Impossible Objects also prints custom parts for demanding applications.
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IC3D, IncFounded in 2012, central Ohio’s IC3D designs and builds large-format industrial 3D printers while using them to manufacture production parts in-house. The company’s vertically integrated operation also makes its own U.S.-made filament, taking projects from CAD and tooling through volume manufacturing with build volumes up to four cubic feet. IC3D has earned two federal SBIR awards for additive-manufacturing research and supports automotive, aerospace, defense, and other industrial customers.HILLIARD, OH
Orange Maker (OM)Founded in 2013 by Kurt Dudley and Doug Farber, Orange Maker develops scalable additive-manufacturing technology for producing 3D-printed parts in commercial and industrial settings. Its patented Heliolithography™ architecture replaces conventional layer-by-layer printing with a rotational, continuous spiral process designed to expand build size, throughput, and material capability. Based in Philadelphia and Los Angeles, OM works with manufacturing partners through technology licensing and strategic development.LOS ANGELES, CA
Rapid TPCFounded in Pittsburgh in 2013, Rapid TPC manufactures thermoplastic composite parts and develops quick-turn prototypes for customers seeking lightweight, fiber-reinforced components. Its automated matched-die forming process handles complex 3D geometries with cycle times similar to injection molding, while the company’s engineering team helps move designs from material selection through production. Rapid TPC grew from an idea in the Alphalab Gear hardware accelerator into a manufacturer serving production needs from 100 parts to more than 1 million annually.PITTSBURGH, PA
FormlabsKnown for making professional 3D printing practical at production scale, Formlabs is a Somerville, Massachusetts-based company whose systems are used by manufacturers and dental professionals. The company reports that more than 130,000 printers have been sold and that its technology has produced over 500 million parts, including low-volume tooling and production components.MILLBURY, OH