3D Systems receives $7.65 million US Air Force contract
For a Large-format Metal 3D Printer Advanced Technology Demonstrator (GEN-IIDMP-1000)
3D Systems, a leading US additive manufacturing company, has been awarded a $7.65 million US 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 US 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 US Air Force,” said Dr. Michael Shepard, Vice President of the Aerospace and Defense Segment at 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.”
