Additive Engineering Solutions

Additive Engineering Solutions, LLC, known as AES, is a large format polymer 3D printing company in Akron, Ohio. It makes tooling, molds, formwork, mockups, thermoplastic composite parts and custom dunnage. The site states AS9100 and ISO 9001 certification, ITAR registration and NIST 800-171 compliance. The phone number is (800) 210-9801.

The company offers design and engineering, materials development, large format 3D printing and CNC machining. The site says tooling can be made from 3D printed polymer, or from more conventional metallic and foam tooling, all done in house.

Product lines include layup molds for composites, process tooling for composites, stretch form dies, assembly fixtures and precast formwork. The site also lists large mockups and prototypes. It says mockups are used for trade show visuals, training modules and form, fit and function checks.

The site lists the printing specifications. A single printed part can be up to 20 feet long, and multiple prints can be joined. Materials are rated up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and 100 psi in an autoclave. Most prints can be finished within 24 hours. Near net prints are within a quarter inch of nominal. The site says some work is up to 50 percent faster and up to 50 percent cheaper than conventional methods.

The company lists markets including aerospace and defense, general aviation, space, marine, construction, energy and transportation. The site describes a strategic partnership with Airtech Advanced Materials Group. Under that partnership, Airtech provides additive manufacturing support, and AES commits to exclusive use of Airtech products.

The contact page invites requests for quotes. CAD files should be zipped and must be under 10 MB. The headquarters address is 990 Evans Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44305. The site links to supplier quality codes, a supplier policy manual and terms and conditions of sale.