PEEK · PEKK · ULTEM™ · CF PEEK · PPSU · Open material system

AON3D Hylo™

The AI-powered 3D printer for big, thick, flight-grade parts

When the part is too big, too thick or too critical for a smaller chamber, this is the machine. A 650 x 450 x 450mm build, a 250ºC chamber, two independent 500ºC extruders, and AON3D's Basis™ AI, which simulates every build before it starts and records every layer while it runs.

Hylo™ system

Configured to your parts and materials. We'll send a formal quote with training and service options, ready for your PO.

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See one run

Many Hylo owners across the US are happy to show theirs. Tell us where you are and we'll set up a demo near you.

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Real people, in America: 833-774-6863  ·  Download the spec sheet (PDF)

250ºC chamber

650mm build

Basis™ AI

25+ sensors

No unlock fees

500ºC

Both nozzles

250ºC

Heated chamber

250ºC

Build plate

650x450x450

Build volume, mm

Up to 85%

Stronger with Basis AI*

25+

Onboard sensors

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Hylo and Basis AI in action

Our 20-minute walkthrough of the whole system: the specs, how the hotends, drying system and heated chamber are built, which materials it runs, and how Basis AI simulates and tunes every print before it starts.

In this video

0:30Hylo intro
1:12Specifications
4:07Technical details: hotends, drying, build plate
10:30Materials
16:00Practical workflow
16:41Heated chamber design
18:25Basis AI software

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Where Hylo takes over

Everything the 22 IDEX won't do

We build the 22 IDEX, and it prints about 80% of the production PEEK and ULTEM™ parts that come through our print service. Size alone doesn't decide it: a big thin-walled part or a small thick one usually prints fine. The rough line is a part bigger than a softball with thick sections. Past that, and for anything flight-grade, Hylo's 250ºC chamber and Basis AI take over.

650 x 450 x 450mm

Huge ULTEM™ and PEEK parts

More than twice the build area of a 22 IDEX, held at 250ºC. Ducts, housings, layup tools and fixtures come out in one piece instead of being cut up and bonded.

250ºC chamber

Thick sections that need to be strong

A 100ºC chamber is fine for thin walls. Thick ULTEM™ and PEEK sections need the whole part held near its processing temperature so layers deep inside fuse properly. Hylo's 250ºC chamber and Basis tuning do that, and the parts come out measurably stronger.

Sensors + Basis™

Flight and qualified parts

Print ULTEM™ 9085, which meets FAR 25.853 flame, smoke and toxicity requirements, then hand your quality team a sensor record of how every part was built. That's the paper trail flight and production parts need.

AON3D Hylo™22 IDEX v4
Build volume650 x 450 x 450mm350 x 350 x 450mm
Chamber250ºC100ºC+
Build plate250ºC200ºC
NozzlesTwo independent, 500ºCTwo independent, 500ºC
SoftwareBasis™ AI simulation, optimization and part recordsOpen firmware, standard G-code, any slicer
Power208-240VAC, 40A circuitStandard outlet (110V, 220V on request)
PriceQuote$14,900
Buy it forBig, thick ULTEM™ and PEEK parts, flight and qualified partsAbout 80% of the production PEEK and ULTEM™ parts we see. Most are softball-size or smaller, but geometry and wall thickness decide it, not size alone

If your part falls in that 80%, the 22 IDEX is the smarter buy at about a tenth of the cost. Not sure which side of the line it's on? Send us the file. We'll look at the geometry and wall thickness and tell you which machine it needs.

See the 22 IDEX v4

Why high-temp printing needs AI

Trial and error is the expensive part of PEEK and ULTEM™

PEEK, PEKK and ULTEM™ only bond well inside a narrow temperature window, and every part heats differently. Thin walls cool fast, thick sections hold heat, tall features drift away from the build plate. A slicer profile can't know any of that. It runs one speed and one temperature for the whole part, so the usual fix is test prints, broken coupons and an expert tuning settings by feel. On a big ULTEM™ part, every failed attempt burns hours of machine time and a lot of expensive filament.

The old way

✕Generic material profile, the same settings for every part
✕Run a test print, cut it open, adjust, run it again
✕Coupon testing to prove the settings were good enough
✕Depends on one person who knows how to tune it
✕Defects inside the part go unnoticed until it fails

With Basis AI on Hylo

✓Settings tuned to your exact geometry and your specific filament
✓Problems fixed in simulation before the first layer
✓A digital twin and sensor record of every part as it was printed
✓Any engineer can run it, no print-tuning specialist needed
✓Hidden defects flagged without cutting the part open

Physics plus machine learning

A full physics simulation of a print takes far too long to be useful. Basis pairs physics-based thermal models with machine learning, so it simulates the whole build much faster than the printer can print it.

Down to the bead

The simulation tracks temperature at points about a millimeter apart along every bead, including the effect of airflow in the chamber. It estimates how strong each layer weld will be before the part exists.

Your part, your material

Basis reads your G-code, looks at the actual features being printed, and adapts the settings to the exact brand and grade of filament you loaded. AON3D says it keeps improving as more Hylos run.

"The best time to fix mistakes is before you make them."

Kevin Han, Chief Product Officer, AON3D, on why Basis simulates every print first

AON3D Basis™ AI

AI that simulates the print before you hit print

AON3D calls Hylo the first AI-powered 3D printer, and Basis is the reason. Basis models how heat actually moves through your part while it prints, then retunes the settings millimeter by millimeter to keep every region at the top of the polymer's processing window.

You don't need a print-tuning expert on every job. Basis catches warping, cracking and drooping overhangs in the simulation and fixes them before a single layer goes down.

01

Simulate

AI-accelerated thermal simulation of the full build, from your part, your slicer settings and the polymer's physics. It also estimates layer weld strength.

02

Optimize

Basis writes dynamic speeds and temperatures, mm by mm, to stop regional defects and get maximum layer bonding without overheating.

03

Print

Hylo's self-calibration, material handling and process control run the job the same way every time.

04

Qualify

Sensor data builds a digital twin of the part. Basis checks it for hidden defects and gives you a record of how it was built.

Default slicer settings

✕Weak, anisotropic parts
✕Warping and cracking on thick or tall sections
✕Failed prints you find out about hours in

Basis AI-optimized settings

✓Up to 85% stronger parts*
✓Better surface finish
✓Better dimensional accuracy

Find defects you can't see

Hylo logs nozzle force, feed, thermals and motion for every layer. Basis compares that against the plan to flag cold welds, debris and dross inclusions, warping, cracking, and over- or under-extrusion inside the part. It's non-destructive inspection without cutting a part open.

Qualify parts faster

Every part ships with its build data. That cuts the downstream QC burden and gives you the evidence you need to qualify a printed part for production or flight.

Run the whole fleet

Manage printers, projects, users, revisions, material inventory and maintenance from one platform, then print qualified parts from a cloud-based digital inventory wherever you need them.

*AON3D's figure for Basis-optimized versus default print settings. Basis is built for Hylo and runs on Hylo. Sensor data supports part qualification; certification of a specific part is set by you and your certifying authority.

The hardware

Built to run big, hot parts unattended

The AI only works if the machine does exactly what it's told. Hylo calibrates itself, keeps its own filament dry, and measures what it's doing the whole way through.

250ºC chamber

Thick sections, bonded all the way through

The chamber and build plate both hold 250ºC, and the chamber gets there from room temperature in under 60 minutes. Keeping a big PEEK or ULTEM™ part that hot for the whole build is what stops it warping and cracking, and it's what lets layers deep inside a thick wall fuse properly.

650 x 450 x 450mm

Full-size parts in one piece

Layup tools, ducting, housings, jigs and fixtures that would otherwise get split into sections and bonded back together. One print means no seams to inspect and no bond lines to qualify.

Two 500ºC extruders

IDEX, built for composites

Soluble or breakaway supports for complex geometry, or two materials in one job. The extruders are built for abrasive fills, and 360º coil heaters push up to 360 cm³ of polymer an hour. AON3D rates chopped carbon fiber PEEK on Hylo at over 140 MPa tensile strength and 11 GPa modulus.

Self-calibrating

No offsets, no bed leveling

A camera inspects each nozzle and sets the XY offsets. Linear encoders on X, Y and Z, independent active-leveling extruders and a vacuum-chuck build plate handle the rest. The machine sets up its own first layer, so your engineers spend their time on parts instead of printer tuning.

-25ºC dewpoint bay

Dry filament, loaded for you

Wet filament is the most common cause of failed PEEK and nylon prints. Hylo's sealed bay holds up to four 2.2kg reels at a -25ºC dewpoint, loads and swaps material on its own, and measures filament diameter on the way in to correct the flow.

25+ sensors

A build record for every part

Nozzle force, feed tension, chamber and bed thermals, as-executed motion and storage humidity are logged for the whole print. That data is what Basis uses to check each part, and it's what your quality team asks for before a printed part gets approved.

Open material system

Run the material the part needs

Any 1.75mm filament. No chips, no unlock fees. Validated profiles for reputable suppliers come preloaded, and the process controls are fully open if you're running your own polymer.

Ultra-performance

PEEK · PEKK · PAEK · ULTEM™ 9085 · ULTEM™ 1010 · TPI

High-performance

PPSU · PSU · PVDF

Engineering

PC · Nylon (PA6, PA6/66, PA12) · POM · PP · TPU · TPE

Commodity

ABS · ASA · PETG · PLA

Fills

Carbon fiber · glass fiber · Kevlar® · ESD-safe

Supports

Water-soluble · detergent-soluble · breakaway

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Plan your space

Will it fit? Check the room

Hylo is a 650kg industrial machine. Send this section to your facilities team before the quote goes out.

Wireframes to scale. Red dashed box = service area. Grid = 500mm.

Machine

1258 x 870 x 1892

mm · 49.5 x 34.3 x 74.5 in

Service area

2258 x 1470 x 2600

mm · 88.9 x 57.9 x 102.4 in

Floor footprint

1.09 m²

11.8 ft² · machine only

Weight

650 kg

1,433 lb · heavy freight

CeilingKeep 2.6m (8ft 6in) clear above the floor so the machine can be serviced from the top.

Path inThe machine is 870mm (34.3in) deep and 1892mm tall. Walk the route from the dock to the install spot, including door widths, turns and elevators. Ask us for crated dimensions.

Power208-240VAC single-phase on a 40A circuit. Expect around 30A at peak while the chamber heats, much less once it's at temperature.

Compressed air90-135 psig, 1.5 SCFM continuous, oil-free and dry, into a 3/8in NPT inlet. Never above 145 psi. We can send you a compressor and dryer setup that meets the spec.

NetworkEthernet, removable Wi-Fi and USB for file upload. Basis runs through the cloud.

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Hylo™ and Basis™ AI at AMUG 2024

Vision Miner

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Our first look at Hylo™

Vision Miner

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AON3D Hylo™ launch event

AON3D

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How to print ULTEM: why chamber temperature matters

AON3D

Full specifications

Hylo™ specs

TechnologyMaterial extrusion (MEX), similar to FFF/FDM
Build volume650 x 450 x 450mm (25.6 x 17.7 x 17.7in)
ExtrudersDual independent (IDEX), composite-ready
Print modesSingle toolhead, multi-material, support (water-soluble, detergent-soluble, breakaway). Duplication mode on AON3D's roadmap
Nozzle temperature500ºC
Chamber temperature250ºC, ambient to 250ºC in under 60 min
Build plate temperature250ºC
Build platformAuto-leveling vacuum chuck. Swappable, reusable sheets or plates: CF PEEK, PEI, Garolite and more
Layer height0.05 - 1.2mm
Nozzle sizes0.25, 0.4, 0.6 (standard), 0.8, 1.0, 1.2mm
Print speedUp to 500mm/s
Max build rateUp to 360 cm³/h (polymer dependent)
Position accuracyX/Y: ±10µm, Z: ±1.5µm
Material formatOpen material system, 1.75mm filament
Material storageUp to four 2.2kg reels (max 350mm OD x 130mm wide), -25ºC dewpoint
Material loadingFully automated loading and changeover. Feed error, jam and runout detection
SensorsMicrostep (as-executed motion) logging, X/Y/Z linear encoders, nozzle/chamber/bed thermals, nozzle force, optical nozzle inspection with auto XY offset calibration, filament feed rate, diameter and tension, storage and ambient temperature, humidity and pressure, removable 4K chamber camera
SoftwareAON3D Basis™: AI process simulation and optimization, in-process monitoring, part records, fleet and project management. Validated profiles for PrusaSlicer and SuperSlicer, no internet connection required
Control12.3in touchscreen, cloud management
ConnectivityEthernet, Wi-Fi (removable), USB (file upload only)
Power208-240VAC single-phase, 40A circuit
Compressed air90-135 psig, 1.5 SCFM continuous, <45ºC, oil-free, non-condensing
Installed dimensions1258 x 870 x 1892mm (49.5 x 34.3 x 74.5in)
Service area2258 x 1470 x 2600mm (88.9 x 57.9 x 102.4in)
Weight650kg (1,433lb)
WarrantyAON3D factory warranty

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Engineer to engineer

Bought from people who print PEEK every day

We've been printing PEEK and ULTEM™ since 2017, and we build our own high-temp printer. When you call, you're talking to engineers who know these materials, not a call center.

Want to see a Hylo in person first? Many owners across the US are happy to show theirs. We'll find one near you, or walk you through it on a video call.

Add to your quote

  • AON3D Hylo Introduction Training
  • Hylo Pro Success Plan (1 year)
  • 1-year maintenance kit
  • Spare hotends with tungsten carbide nozzles
  • Spare toolheads and build platforms

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FAQ

Questions we get about Hylo

How much does the Hylo cost?

Hylo is quoted by configuration, so we don't list a price here. Send us your parts and materials and we'll put together a formal quote your purchasing team can run a PO against. Financing is available.

Hylo or 22 IDEX -- which one do I need?

The 22 IDEX prints about 80% of the production PEEK and ULTEM™ parts that come through our print service, for $14,900. There's no hard size cutoff: a big thin-walled part or a small thick one usually prints fine. Once a part gets bigger than a softball with thick sections, or needs a flight-grade build record, you want Hylo's 250ºC chamber and Basis AI. Send us the part and we'll tell you straight.

Can Hylo make flight parts?

Hylo prints ULTEM™ 9085, which meets FAR 25.853 flame, smoke and toxicity requirements, and its sensors and Basis record how every part was built. Certifying a specific part is between you and your certifying authority. We'll help you set up a repeatable process that supports it.

What does the AI actually do?

Before the print, Basis combines physics models with machine learning to simulate how heat moves through your exact part, about every millimeter along each bead. Then it rewrites the G-code for your geometry and your specific material, region by region, so each layer bonds without overheating. During the print, Hylo's sensors feed a digital twin of the part that Basis checks for hidden defects like cold welds, debris inclusions and over- or under-extrusion.

Can I see one run before I buy?

Yes. Many Hylo owners across the US are happy to show theirs. Tell us where you are and we'll try to set up a demo near you, or walk you through it on a video call.

Does it need special power or air?

Yes. Plan for a 208-240VAC single-phase, 40A circuit and a clean, dry, oil-free air supply at 90-135 psig and 1.5 SCFM. The site planner above has the full list, and we can send you a compressor and dryer setup that meets AON3D's air spec.

Is it really an open material system?

Yes. Any 1.75mm filament, no RFID chips and no unlock fees. AON3D's validated profiles cover the common engineering polymers, and the process controls are open for custom materials.

Who handles warranty and support?

Hylo carries AON3D's factory warranty. We'll quote AON3D training and the Pro Success Plan with your system, and you can call us first for anything: 833-774-6863.

Let's spec your Hylo

Send us the part, the material and the volume. We'll tell you if Hylo is the right machine, or if a 22 IDEX gets you there for a lot less.

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