# Impossible Objects, Inc.

> Impossible Objects is a Northbrook, Illinois manufacturer of industrial 3D printers built around its proprietary CBAM (Composite-Based Additive Manufacturing) process. Instead of melting plastic filament, CBAM stacks long-fiber sheets of carbon fiber or fiberglass, inkjet-prints each layer with a fluid, bonds them with high-performance polymer powders like PEEK and nylon, then compresses and heats the stack into a solid composite part. The result is parts the company says are stronger, more dimensionally accurate, and printed up to 15x faster than competing methods - aimed at aerospace, defense, automotive, and electronics customers that need composite parts at production volume.

- **Founded:** 2009
- **Headquarters:** Northbrook, Illinois, United States
- **Founders:** Robert Swartz (Founder & Chairman)
- **Team size:** ~30 employees
- **Products:** CBAM 25, CBAM-2 / Model One, Advanced composite materials, Parts production / on-demand printing
- **Notable:** Developed CBAM, the only additive process that combines long-fiber carbon or glass fabrics with high-performance thermoplastic matrices., Launched the CBAM 25, marketed as the world's fastest industrial composite 3D printer at 25 feet per minute., Secured joint development and materials partnerships with industrial giants BASF and Owens Corning.

## Products & services

- **CBAM 25** — Flagship industrial composite 3D printer. Prints at 25 feet per minute, completes each layer in under 4 seconds, and the company says it produces parts up to 15x faster than competing methods with tolerances around 100-125 microns.
- **CBAM-2 / Model One** — Earlier-generation CBAM printers that established the Composite-Based Additive Manufacturing process for carbon fiber and fiberglass parts.
- **Advanced composite materials** — Long-fiber carbon fiber and fiberglass sheets paired with high-performance polymer powders including PEEK and nylon, engineered for high strength-to-weight, chemical resistance, and high-temperature performance.
- **Parts production / on-demand printing** — Contract printing of industrial-grade composite parts such as wave-solder pallets, electronic tooling, aerospace and drone components, and automotive lightweight parts.

## Achievements

- Developed CBAM, the only additive process that combines long-fiber carbon or glass fabrics with high-performance thermoplastic matrices.
- Launched the CBAM 25, marketed as the world's fastest industrial composite 3D printer at 25 feet per minute.
- Secured joint development and materials partnerships with industrial giants BASF and Owens Corning.
- Won adoption by Ford, Jabil, and the United States Air Force.
- Raised roughly $16 million across Series A and Series B rounds.

## Latest updates

- **2023-03** — Steve Hoover, former CTO of Xerox and CEO of Xerox PARC, named Chief Executive Officer.
- **2022-05** — Launched the CBAM 25, claimed as the world's fastest carbon fiber 3D printer, ahead of RAPID + TCT.
- **2021-05** — Entered a joint development agreement with Owens Corning to produce new high-performance 3D printing materials.
- **2019-05** — Unveiled the CBAM-2 printer, announced a BASF partnership, and raised $4.1 million.

## Links

- Website: https://impossible-objects.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/impossible-objects-inc
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQ05Jk5lnew

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Last updated: 2026-06-14