About Us


OUR STORY

 

 

Back in 2016, Don Jon founded and started AutoExtrude. A mechanical engineering student back then who was passionate about old and classic Toyotas. 

Don Jon realized that plastic parts were getting harder and harder to get from the manufacturer since a lot of them had been discontinued years ago and a lot more were on the chopping block.

Realizing the need for such parts for his personal builds, he ventured into additive manufacturing and imagined himself making his own parts at home. He bought his very first FDM 3D printer, the Ultimaker 2.

Soon after, he showcased some of his creations via different platforms like Facebook and Instagram, and the community was in love with his work. He then turned his 900-square-foot apartment in Chicago, Illinois, into a mini-print farm factory. And there it was! AutoExtrude was born.. but was mainly focused on a single chassis, the Toyota Supra MK3.

 

Fast forward to today, and AutoExtrude has become a powerhouse in the automotive 3D printing game. 

  • From a small workshop space inside an apartment in Chicago, to a full-on 3000-square-foot shop and warehouse located in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada
  • From only having three basic hobby 3D printers, to a massive print farm comprised of state-of-the-art industrial machines. Our current capabilities include, but are not limited to, high-end FDM, SLS, and Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) printing machines. 
  • From a "one-man operation", to a full team of workers, builders, designers, and engineers working together in-house to bring ideas and parts to life. 

 

AutoExtrude is continuing to grow and expand. We are now servicing more and more classic Toyota and Lexus vehicle platforms. We currently boast the biggest collection of 3D-printed products in the Toyota and Lexus markets. From OEM reproductions  parts, to be-spoke niche custom designs, we do them all.  And with the support of our customers, we aim to cover and service all other available models (old or new) in the future. 

AutoExtrude will continue to invest in state-of-the-art machines, equipments, printing processes and techniques to stay ahead of the curve. And to assure our customers that they are getting the best quality and service from a 3D printing parts manufacturer,.