Impossible Objects Raises $40M for Industrial 3D Printing

Impossible Objects, a pioneer in advanced manufacturing solutions, has successfully closed a $40 million Series B funding round. The investment, led by Inflection Equity with significant participation from Aaron Wealth Management, OCA Ventures, Impact Capital, and Excell Partners, will accelerate the commercial deployment of its proprietary Composite-Based Additive Manufacturing (CBAM) technology.

This substantial capital infusion addresses the growing demand for industrial-scale 3D printing capabilities that can rival traditional manufacturing methods in speed and material performance. For decades, additive manufacturing has been largely confined to prototyping due to limitations in production volume, material diversity, and cost-effectiveness. Impossible Objects aims to shatter these barriers by enabling the high-speed production of robust, lightweight components using advanced composites like carbon fiber, directly competing with processes such as CNC machining and injection molding without the need for expensive, custom tooling.

The company's innovative CBAM process is already demonstrating its potential in critical sectors. Since the introduction of its CBAM 25 system in early 2025, Impossible Objects has secured five orders and initiated deployments with prominent organizations including the U.S. Air Force, the National Institute for Aviation Research, the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center, and the Rochester Institute of Technology. Notably, the technology is being utilized at the U.S. Army Rock Island Arsenal to support the monthly production of up to 10,000 drone bodies, showcasing its capacity for high-volume output.

Performance metrics highlight the disruptive nature of CBAM. The CBAM 25 system can print up to 25 layers per minute, a rate that is reportedly 15 times faster than competing production additive technologies. Furthermore, it produces composite parts with tensile strengths reaching 200 MPa, up to four times that of other additive manufacturing methods, while minimizing issues like shrinkage and warpage. This advancement is crucial for industries like aerospace and defense, where material integrity and production speed are paramount.

Beyond commercial funding, Impossible Objects has also garnered substantial support from government initiatives, securing $20 million in U.S. government contracts and awards. These include Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants supporting advancements in high-strength drone development, composite materials matching traditional manufacturing standards, integrated wiring within printed parts, and lightweight aircraft structures. Collaborations with entities such as the U.S. Army Rock Island Arsenal and the Air Force Research Laboratory underscore the strategic importance of their technology for national defense objectives.

The strategic application of Impossible Objects' technology is particularly relevant to the evolving defense industrial base. As noted by retired U.S. Army Major General Stephen Farmen, the need for advanced manufacturing that supports flexible, distributed production is critical for rapidly fielding new technologies like drones and counter-drone systems, as well as essential repair parts, to warfighters with significantly reduced lead times.

With this new capital, Impossible Objects plans to significantly scale its manufacturing capacity for its industrial additive systems, broaden customer adoption, and build out the necessary service and commercial infrastructure to support its expanding client base. CEO Steve Hoover emphasized that the CBAM 25 system is engineered for the high-volume, high-reliability demands of modern manufacturing, offering the flexibility required for agile supply chains without compromising performance. This funding positions the company to lead in creating the advanced manufacturing supply chains essential for modern economies.