AON3D

AON3D

Industrial 3D printers for high-temp polymers

Overview

AON3D designs and manufactures industrial 3D printers that can print high-temperature materials such as PEEK, PEKK, and 9085. Their machines build parts layer by layer in a single run and offer the largest build volume in their class, enabling larger parts with fewer prints. They provide services like material recommendations, print-parameter optimization, technical support, and education to help customers maximize ROI. They differentiate by avoiding proprietary materials and licenses to keep costs down while offering end-to-end additive manufacturing for industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical devices, with a goal of making high-temperature, high-performance 3D printing accessible and affordable.

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About AON3D

Simplify's Rating
Why AON3D is rated
B-
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated B on Differentiation

Industries

Automotive & Transportation

Hardware

Industrial & Manufacturing

Aerospace

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$11.6M

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • Cycle Capital funding accelerates Hylo deployment across 300+ clients in 25 countries, expanding aerospace/automotive TAM.
  • Astrobotic partnership validates space-grade reliability; moon lander success opens government/defense procurement channels.
  • Readyprint filaments eliminate drying requirements, reducing production friction and expanding accessible high-performance polymers.

What critics are saying

  • Stratasys Fortus 4500mc undercuts M2+ pricing while matching PEEK capabilities, eroding affordability differentiation.
  • FAA certification delays for Basis ML software block aerospace adoption as Markforged secures approvals first.
  • Intamsys FUNMAT HT clones replicate M2+ specs at 40% lower cost, threatening 25-country client base viability.

What makes AON3D unique

  • Open material system eliminates proprietary fees, enabling PEEK/ULTEM printing at order-of-magnitude cost reduction.
  • Hylo printer with Basis AI delivers 85% stronger parts through in-process monitoring and machine learning optimization.
  • Largest sub-$100k build volume (640x450x450mm) at 135°C+ enables full-scale aerospace and automotive part production.

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Funding

Total Funding

$11.6M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

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Benefits

Competitive salary with advancement possibilities

Benefits & insurance starting day 1

Stock options

Training opportunities

Social clubs

Snacks & coffee

Dog-friendly

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-2%
Morningstar
Jan 28th, 2026
Cycle Capital leads funding round for AON3D to scale AI-driven industrial 3D printing platform

AON3D, a Montreal-based additive manufacturing company, has secured new funding in a round led by Cycle Capital, with participation from Desjardins Capital and existing investors including SineWave Ventures, IronGate Capital Advisors, Starship Ventures and EDC Capital. The funding amount was not disclosed. Founded in 2015, AON3D will use the investment to increase manufacturing capacity and accelerate commercial deployment of Hylo, its sensor-driven industrial 3D printer designed for high-performance parts manufacturing. The company's technology includes Basis, a machine learning platform that manages and optimises the additive manufacturing process, simplifying the printing of high-performance polymers. AON3D serves hundreds of businesses across 25 countries, from small enterprises to Fortune 500 corporations and government agencies in aerospace, automotive and industrial sectors.

3Printr.com
Nov 2nd, 2023
AON3D presents "Hylo" - Smart High-Temperature 3D Printing System with accompanying Software

North American company AON3D, known for its industrial 3D printers and software solutions, today introduced "Hylo," an innovative high-temperature 3D printer, and "Basis," an additive manufacturing software with process simulation and machine learning.

Canada Makes
Nov 1st, 2023
AON3D Introduces New High Temperature 3D Printer and Software Platform

AON3D introduces new high temperature 3D printer and software platform.

Business Wire
Jul 11th, 2023
AON3D Secures $11.5M & Manufactures First 3D Printed Parts for the Moon

AON3D secures $11.5M and manufactures first 3D printed parts for the moon via the Astrobotic Peregrine Moon Lander Mission

Smart Molding
Apr 6th, 2023
Designed for part accuracy and repeatability

AON3D announces the launch of the AON-M2 2020, the latest industrial 3D printer in their flagship product line.

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