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Forecast 3D

Forecast 3D
2221 Rutherford Road
Carlsbad, California, 92008-8815
United States of America
Forecast 3D provides rapid prototyping, 3D printing, and short-run production services. Since 1994 we have been providing the best in cutting edge technologies combined with old world craftsmanship to deliver quality prototype and production components. Capabilities include SLA (stereolithography) models, PolyJet high-precision 3D printing, FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) patterns in engineering grade thermoplastics, CNC Machining, and our flagship ProCast RTV tooling for high quality low volume urethane castings.


Forecast 3D in the News

ADDMAN Buys Forecast 3D

The transaction expands ADDMAN's polymer production capabilities, digital infrastructure, and West Coast operations.

Reliable, On-Demand Manufacturing

Forecast 3D provides the digital manufacturing services that can improve supply chain sustainability and flexibility.

Additive Manufacturing Fuels Sustainability Effort Podcast

Forecast 3D outlines how 3D printing and digital manufacturing can improve supply chain sustainability.

FREE WEBINAR: Is Additive Manufacturing (AM) ready to take on mass production?

The DE Hot Seat panel explores whether 3D printing is ready for mass production.

ZVerse and Forecast 3D Form Partnership for CAD as a Service

This strategic partnership will give Forecast 3D customers direct access to the CADaaS platform on the Forecast 3D website.

GKN Powder Metallurgy Acquires FORECAST 3D

Acquisition expands GKN's additive manufacturing capabilities to include plastics.

HP Establishes New Agreements with Jabil and Forecast 3D

HP has set up new agreements that focus on distributed design, manufacturing and digital supply chain.

Forecast 3D to Reveal Race Car at RAPID 2015

The automobile has over 45 fully functional 3D-printed parts.

Forecast 3D Expands Manufacturing Capabilities

The company has reached its 20th year in business.

Forecast 3D Expands Prototyping Facilities

The additional factory spaces enables the company to add several industrial 3D printers for production.