Montreal-based AON3D is setting a new standard through its mastery of high-performance materials and precision 3D printing technology.
Co-founded in 2015 by Andrew Walker, Randeep Singh, and Kevin Han - who started the company in his family's basement - AON3D has evolved into a global leader in high-performance additive manufacturing.
With an eye on the Taiwan market at COMPUTEX 2026, Han and his team are ready to bridge the gap between complex aerospace technology and the agile SME ecosystem.
The Materials Engineer's Vision
Kevin Han'’s journey began at McGill University with a background in materials engineering. After operating as a service bureau, Han recognized a gap in the market for machines capable of handling specialized materials. Through multiple product iterations, AON3D today offers it's Hylo High-Temperature 3D Printer, along with Basis, it's advanced physics simulation software for additive manufacturing.
Hylo and Basis: AI-Infused and Physics-Based
AON3D's product suite offers an AI-infused manufacturing solution that reduces the trial and error usually experienced in additive manufacturing processes. "What we do is actually model out at the physics level what's going to happen as you run the print job," says Han. "Our technology creates a digital twin of the print, meaning we can use simulation to identify process irregularities that lead to hidden defects, instead of in post-production."
Within the Basis platform, simulated data and real data are also compared to offer automatic optimizations.
The Power of "Open Materials"
AON3D's primary competitive advantage is its "Open Materials" philosophy. Unlike competitors that "lock" users into proprietary, expensive filament spools - much like the cartridges on a paper-based printer - AON3D's platform is supply-agnostic.
"We support the full gamut of industrial polymers, but many customers are most interested by high-performance varieties like PEEK, PEKK, and PEI (Ultem)," Han explains. "This includes their carbon and glass-fibre variants, where strength and lightweighting benefits most appeal to demanding industries like aerospace and defense."
From NASA to the Factory Floor
AON3D's credentials extend to outer space. The company has worked with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to print components for the International Space Station, and their parts were aboard the Artemis 1 mission.
Closer to home, AON3D's solutions are used by customers like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman, and more in aerospace, while also offering benefits to automotive, energy, and general manufacturing. One automotive customer saw fully payback under 2 months for their first Hylo purchase, and is eagerly awaiting more.
Leveraging Taiwan's Ecosystem
At COMPUTEX 2026, AON3D aims to connect with Taiwan's semiconductor packaging and testing sectors. Beyond chips, they see massive potential in Taiwan's drone industry and medical prosthesis field. Hylo's ability to "light-weight" components makes it ideal for rapid drone iteration.
"We want to bring capabilities to a group that didn't have them before," Han concludes. AON3D isn't just selling a printer; they are offering a gateway to the next generation of industrial manufacturing.
