3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) today announced it has been awarded an additional $9 million under the Air Force-funded ‘Large-Format Metal 3D Printer Advanced Technology Demonstrator’ program (GEN-II DMP-1000).
This award represents the next planned phase of the program 3D Systems has been executing since 2023, focused on the development and demonstration of large-scale, high-temperature, flight-relevant metal 3D printing technologies. Work under this phase will continue to be performed at the company’s San Diego, California and Rock Hill, South Carolina facilities. The program supports 3D Systems’ broader efforts to advance large-format direct metal printing systems capable of producing flight-critical components at scale.
“This award increases total project funding to $27.4 million and reflects the U.S. Air Force’s continued confidence in our technology, its development path, and our teams,” said Dr. Michael Shepard, Vice President, Aerospace & Defense, 3D Systems. “It has been exciting to see the system come together, and we look forward to working with additional partners on new applications as the platform matures.”
