ARRIS

What ARRIS does

ARRIS Composites, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, is an advanced manufacturing technology company that develops Additive Molding, a patented platform for producing 3D-aligned continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite parts at scale. The company serves enterprise customers across multiple verticals — drone and defense (Skydio, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force/AFWERX), aerospace (Airbus), footwear (Brooks Running), cycling (Specialized/Roval), consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial sectors — and also reaches consumers directly through the AURORRA super insole brand and ARRIS MTO carbon fiber bicycle spoke line. Manufacturing operations span the United States, Taiwan, and Malaysia, supporting a production capacity exceeding one million parts annually.

ARRIS's flagship technology, Additive Molding, combines proprietary SpecificDesign software with a three-step process — preforming, 3D-aligned preform assembly, and mold processing — to manufacture parts where fibers are aligned to 3D stress vectors, material composition varies regionally, and electronics or metallic inserts can be embedded within a single molded structure. The company holds more than 30 granted US patents covering the technology platform, alongside registered trademarks for Additive Molding, Cross Scale, Made To Outperform, and AURORRA. Cross Scale, a complementary long-fiber injection molding platform using 5–10mm fibers, delivers 5–10x the strength and stiffness of conventional short-fiber injection molding at approximately half the weight of aluminum. Performance claims include up to 50% weight reduction versus aluminum, up to 70% weight reduction versus titanium in aerospace brackets, and consolidation of 17 individual drone parts into a single integrated structure for the Skydio X2 airframe.

ARRIS generates revenue through three streams: (1) direct enterprise sales of custom-designed composite parts via consultative field sales and embedded applications development teams, (2) technology licensing structured similarly to Dolby's model, providing manufacturing tools and SpecificDesign software to brands across an ecosystem, and (3) direct-to-consumer sales of premium products — including MTO carbon fiber bicycle spokes and AURORRA insoles — sold via e-commerce and retail partners such as Academy Sports + Outdoors, SCHEELS, and Army & Air Force Exchange Service. The company is venture-backed, having raised approximately $147 million cumulatively across multiple rounds since 2017, including a $48.5 million Series B led by Taiwania Capital and an $88.5 million Series C led by XN, with additional strategic capital from ST Engineering, Zebra Technologies, Standard Industries, and others. Notable investors include NEA, Bosch Ventures, Taiwania Capital, and XN, with board representation from Carl Bass and Kevin Yeaman (CEO of Dolby Laboratories).

Name

ARRIS

Legal name

ARRIS Composites, Inc.

Website

https://arriscomposites.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ARRIS Composites is a Berkeley-based manufacturer that develops Additive Molding, a patented platform for producing 3D-aligned continuous fiber thermoplastic composite parts at scale. It serves enterprise customers across aerospace, defense, footwear, cycling, and industrial sectors, plus consumers via AURORRA insoles and MTO carbon bicycle spokes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Advanced Composite Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)

akta.pro primary industry

Composite Materials (Fiber-Reinforced Polymers & Continuous Fiber) (IMAAABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Composite Reinforcement Textiles (Carbon/Glass/Aramid Fabrics & Preforms) (IMAOADAH)

Keywords

• Advanced composite manufacturing
• Continuous fiber thermoplastics
• Additive molding technology
• Lightweight composite parts
• Carbon fiber composites

Headquarters

HQ city

Berkeley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Composite Parts Manufacturing: ARRIS manufactures and sells high-performance composite parts to enterprise customers across aerospace, defense, automotive, consumer electronics, footwear, and bicycle industries. Revenue is generated through direct partnerships with brands for custom-designed components.
2. Technology Licensing: ARRIS enables creators with the ARRIS Technology through licensing arrangements, similar to Dolby's model, providing tools to content creators and brands to drive ecosystem-wide adoption of their manufacturing platform.
3. Consumer Products: Direct-to-consumer sales of premium products including ARRIS MTO Carbon Fiber Spokes for bicycles and AURORRA By ARRIS Super Insoles sold through retail channels and e-commerce.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ARRIS develops and manufactures advanced continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite parts using its patented Additive Molding™ technology, producing topology-optimized, lightweight structural components for enterprise customers across aerospace, defense, automotive, consumer electronics, footwear, and bicycles. The company also sells consumer-facing carbon fiber products (ARRIS | MTO bicycle spokes and AURORRA insoles) through retail and e-commerce channels, and licenses its manufacturing technology platform to brands and creators.

Product overview

ARRIS is an advanced manufacturing technology company that offers Additive Molding, a patented software/materials/manufacturing platform for producing continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite structures at scale. The product portfolio includes consumer-facing products like the ARRIS | MTO Carbon Fiber Spokes (ultra-lightweight bicycle spokes) and AURORRA Super Insoles (carbon fiber insoles), alongside B2B solutions spanning drone & defense, aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, footwear, bicycles, and industrial sectors. The company operates two core technology platforms: Additive Molding (for complex 3D-aligned continuous fiber parts) and Cross Scale (long fiber injection molding). All products are enabled by proprietary SpecificDesign software and use advanced continuous fiber materials including carbon, glass, and flax fibers with thermoplastic polymers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AURORRA: Consumer product sub-brand for carbon fiber insoles and performance footwear products sold under the Aurorra name, including AXA Super Insoles.
• ARRIS | MTO
• MTO Series

Products and services

• ARRIS | MTO Carbon Fiber Spokes Ultra-lightweight continuous fiber thermoplastic bicycle spokes designed and manufactured by ARRIS using proprietary Additive Molding™ technology. Available in multiple models (057, 148, 150, 187) with carbon, glass, and multi-material options. Debuted with a major bicycle brand at the 2025 Tour de France and recognized with the 2024 BIG Innovation Award.
• AURORRA By ARRIS Super Insoles Carbon fiber insoles for footwear that adapt super shoe propulsion technology for everyday use. AXA Super Insoles received the APMA Seal of Acceptance for promoting better foot health and mobility. Available through retail partners including Academy Sports + Outdoors, Army & Air Force Exchange Service, and SCHEELS.
• Additive Molding™ Manufacturing Technology Patented automated manufacturing technology that produces 3D-aligned continuous fiber thermoplastic composite parts at scale. Combines preforming (composite shaping with continuous fibers aligned to 3D stress-vectors), 3D-aligned preform assembly, and mold processing to create topology-optimized structures with embedded electronics, multi-material zones, and regionally variable material composition. Licensed to brands and creators under a Dolby-inspired model.
• Cross Scale™ Long Fiber Injection Molding Long fiber injection molding technology using ultra-long fiber pellets (5-10mm fibers versus ~0.3mm in standard injection molding) with low-shear plastication to preserve fiber length. Produces parts with metal-like strength and stiffness at approximately half the weight of aluminum, delivering 5-10x the strength and stiffness of conventional short-fiber injection molding.
• Drone & Defense Composite Components Custom continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic UAV airframes and defense structural components including motor mounts, landing gear, sensor/payload mounts, and counter-UAS structures. Manufactured in the US at cost parity with Chinese carbon fiber laminates for ITAR-compliant domestic supply.
• Aerospace Composite Components Topology-optimized aerospace brackets, trusses, structural components, and aircraft interiors using carbon fiber thermoplastic composites that replace metal and traditional composite components at a fraction of the weight, with demonstrated 70% weight reduction versus titanium.
• Footwear & Sports Composite Components Advanced composite solutions for performance footwear and athletic equipment including carbon fiber plates for running shoes with continuous fiber ribs and open-lattice structures, plus related performance components.
• Industrial Composite Structures High-performance composite structures for industrial applications including wind, solar, oil & gas, infrastructure, and construction sectors. Applications include optimized trusses, I-beams, and structural components with corrosion resistance and sustainability benefits for harsh environments.
• Consumer Electronics Composite Components Highly integrated composite structures for portable electronics enabling thinner, lighter devices with improved drop and impact resistance. Includes ultra-thin enclosures with integrated wireless charging coils, RF-transparent windows, and embedded electronics.
• Automotive Composite Components Advanced composite designs for automotive applications enabling lightweight efficiency, sensor integration, and elegant integrated designs for door handles, side-view mirrors, and structural components with sustainability benefits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% weight reduction compared to titanium aerospace brackets
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and secondary.

• AFWERX / U.S. Air ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2025SBIR Direct-to-Phase II contract focused on Thermoplastic Composite Molding Technologies for Aerospace Structures. Partnership addresses Department of the Air Force's most pressing challenges in high-rate manufacturing of composite components for aircraft and UAS platforms.
• Specialized (Roval)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Technology partnership for bicycle components. Roval Rapide CLX wheelsets feature ARRIS carbon fiber spokes, with each spoke weighing approximately 1.9g. The partnership represents ARRIS's entry into the cycling components market with proprietary thermoplastic composite spoke technology.
• U.S. Army (NATICK/DEVCOM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2024Research partnership through the University of Massachusetts Lowell HEROES program for advanced carbon fiber composite insoles in military boots. Funded by U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center and U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command to improve soldier performance and reduce injury risk.
• Henry Repeating ArmssecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Technology partnership for composite components in firearms manufacturing, applying Additive Molding technology to firearms applications.
• Brooks RunningcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Technology partnership for carbon fiber plates in running shoes. Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 featuring ARRIS technology received World Athletics approval for competition use. ARRIS developed carbon fiber plate technology adapted from aerospace applications for performance footwear.
• AirbuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collaboration on composite research for aerospace applications. Partnership aims to reduce aircraft weight to save fuel and improve sustainability through advanced composite structures manufactured with Additive Molding technology.
• SkydioflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2020Strategic partnership for drone airframe manufacturing. ARRIS's Additive Molding technology is used to produce Skydio X2 airframe structures, replacing 17 individually assembled parts with a single integrated composite structure. The partnership enables Skydio to achieve titanium-level strength at a fraction of the weight while maintaining US-based manufacturing for defense applications.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Markforged: Markforged manufactures industrial 3D printers with continuous fiber reinforcement (carbon, glass, Kevlar), most directly comparable to ARRIS's Additive Molding concept of embedding continuous fibers in a printable composite. Both target industrial customers seeking strong, lightweight parts and pursue a hybrid hardware-plus-materials business model.
• Continuous Composites: Continuous Composites develops continuous fiber 3D printing technology (CF3D) for thermoset and thermoplastic composites. It overlaps with ARRIS on the core idea of 3D-aligned continuous fiber composites and shares the aerospace and defense target customer base.
• AREVO: AREVO produced 3D-printed carbon fiber composite parts for bicycle and aerospace applications using continuous fiber thermoplastic deposition, overlapping directly with ARRIS on technology approach and end markets including cycling components.

Emerging players

• Impossible Objects: Impossible Objects uses a proprietary composite-based additive manufacturing process (CBAM) to produce carbon fiber and fiberglass reinforced thermoplastic parts, comparable to ARRIS's continuous fiber composite technology for industrial and aerospace customers.

Broad incumbents

• Toray Advanced Composites: Toray is the world's largest carbon fiber producer and a leading supplier of aerospace-grade thermoset and thermoplastic composite materials. It competes with ARRIS in aerospace structures and materials and is a likely incumbent target for partnership or competitive response.
• Hexcel: Hexcel manufactures advanced carbon fiber composites and prepregs for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Its broad composite material portfolio overlaps with ARRIS's aerospace and defense target customers, making it a key incumbent competitor.
• Solvay Composite Materials: Solvay supplies advanced composite resins, prepregs, and adhesives used in aerospace and industrial applications, and has been investing in thermoplastic composite technologies that overlap with ARRIS's continuous fiber thermoplastic approach.
• Stratasys: Stratasys is a major industrial polymer 3D printing OEM with a broad portfolio including composite-capable systems. It serves manufacturing customers seeking lightweight, strong parts, overlapping with ARRIS's target markets at a portfolio level.
• Carbon (Carbon3D): Carbon produces Digital Light Synthesis additive manufacturing systems for production-grade polymer parts, including polyurethanes and epoxy-like resins, for consumer and industrial customers. It overlaps with ARRIS in production-oriented additive manufacturing for consumer products and automotive.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Carbon Fiber & Composites: Mitsubishi Chemical supplies carbon fiber and thermoset/thermoplastic composite materials used in aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets, comparable to ARRIS at the materials and qualification layer for high-performance composites.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors22 records

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M&A

Investments

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