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Digital Engineering April 2026
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3D Systems was 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 reportedly the next phase of a program of which 3D Systems has participated in since 2023 The program assists the development of large-scale, flight-relevant additive manufacturing print capabilities.
This work will continue to be performed in 3D Systems' San Diego, CA and Rock Hill, SC 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,” says 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.”
Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
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