- Two-year contract award for Large-format Metal 3D Printer Advanced Technology Demonstrator
- Supports development of large-scale industrial metal AM print capabilities for high-speed flight applications
- Award is an extension of an existing program to demonstrate key technologies needed for 3D printing large, high-temperature metal structures associated with high-speed flight operating environments
ROCK HILL, S.C., Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD), a leading U.S.-based additive manufacturing solutions partner, announced it has been awarded a $7.65 million U.S. Air Force contract for a Large-format Metal 3D Printer Advanced Technology Demonstrator (GEN-IIDMP-1000). The award is the next phase of a program 3D Systems has worked on since 2023 that supports the development of large-scale, high-speed, flight relevant additive manufacturing print capabilities. This work will continue to be performed in its San Diego, California and Rock Hill, South Carolina locations, with an expected completion date of September 27, 2027.
This contract builds upon 3D Systems’ history of working in support of the U.S. Department of Defense since 2019 for the advancement of additive manufacturing.
“We’re proud of the progress we’ve made thus far in our collaboration with the U.S. Air Force,” said Dr. Michael Shepard, vice president, aerospace & defense segment, 3D Systems. “We‘ve successfully demonstrated a number of innovative technologies under this program and it’s exciting to see those technologies mature both for this large-scale system as well as our commercially available printers.”
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For nearly 40 years, Chuck Hull’s curiosity and desire to improve the way products were designed and manufactured gave birth to 3D printing, 3D Systems, and the additive manufacturing industry. Since then, that same spark continues to ignite the 3D Systems team as we work side-by-side with our customers to change the way industries innovate. As a full-service solutions partner, we deliver industry-leading 3D printing technologies, materials and software to high-value markets such as medical and dental; aerospace, space and defense; transportation and motorsports; AI infrastructure; and durable goods. Each application-specific solution is powered by the expertise and passion of our employees who endeavor to achieve our shared goal of Transforming Manufacturing for a Better Future. More information on the company is available at http://www.3dsystems.com.
