Impossible Objects

Impossible Objects offers 3D printers and materials for additive manufacturing (AM) targeting automotive, aerospace, military, defense, and industrial manufacturing. Its CBAM-2 and CBAM 25 printers (CBAM stands for composite-based additive manufacturing technology) use the high-speed inkjet printing method that prints shapes on fiber sheets with clear fluid and applies polymer powder to them. This is then stacked and heated to create the required shape. A mechanical and chemical process is then used to remove unbonded portions of the sheet fibers. The CBAM 25 printer (launched in April 2023) claims to offer 15x more print speed than existing technologies. 

Impossible Objects uses its proprietary CBAM technology for materials, combining thermoplastic matrix materials like PEEK and Nylon and long-fiber fabrics like carbon and glass to develop high-performance composite parts.

Key customers and partnerships

In March 2021, the company expanded to Europe following a partnership with AM company Ricoh 3D. It also partnered with materials developer Owens Corning (May 2021) to develop industrial building materials for AM and with fashion brand LACE by Jenny Wu (November 2021) to 3D print carbon fiber jewelry. In April 2023, the company partnered with software provider Dyndrite to use Dyndrite’s ASK software to power the CBAM 25 printer. 

Funding and financials

Impossible Objects raised USD 4.1 million in Series B funding in May 2019, bringing its total funding to USD 13.3 million. The funds were used to expand operations and business reach.