3D Systems Accelerates Production-Scale Additive Manufacturing with New High-Throughput Platform and Next-Generation Factory Software
Rhea-AI Summary
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) unveiled the SLA 825 Dual stereolithography system and AddiTrak factory software at RAPID + TCT 2026 (April 13–16, 2026) in Boston. The SLA 825 Dual offers over 20% larger build volume and up to 30% faster print speeds versus competitive systems. AddiTrak is an on-premises, Industry 4.0-compatible platform for real-time fleet monitoring, process control, secure data collection, and analytics across 3D Systems printers.
The release highlights real-world production use cases in aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and industrial markets and showcases a Norway metals-on-demand example with Direct Metal Printing.
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- Build volume >20% larger versus competitive systems
- Print speed up to 30% faster versus competitive systems
- AddiTrak provides on-premises fleet monitoring and Industry 4.0 connectivity
- End-to-end workflow integration with 3D Sprint for job-to-analysis control
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- None.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
DDD is up 1.59% while peers are mixed: NNDM -0.58%, OSS -1.14%, but UMAC +8.73%, QMCO +1.51%, CAN +2.57%, indicating a stock-specific move rather than a uniform sector rotation.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25 | EU MDR certification | Positive | +1.9% | EU MDR approval enabling European rollout of NextDent Jetted Denture Solution. |
| Mar 23 | CFO appointment | Positive | +5.7% | Permanent appointment of Phyllis Nordstrom as CFO and EVP. |
| Mar 09 | Earnings results | Positive | +28.1% | Q4 and FY 2025 results with cost savings and GAAP net income. |
| Mar 02 | Earnings date set | Neutral | -0.5% | Announcement of timing and access details for Q4/FY 2025 earnings call. |
| Feb 18 | Product expansion | Positive | +0.0% | Expansion of NextDent denture solution with three new aesthetic base shades. |
Recent fundamentally or strategically positive news (earnings beat, regulatory wins, leadership changes) has often been followed by positive price reactions, though some product updates drew limited response.
Over the last two months, 3D Systems has combined financial progress with strategic product and regulatory milestones. On Mar 9, 2026, Q4 2025 results showed $106.3M revenue and $29.9M GAAP net income with a strong +28.06% price move. Subsequent news included EU MDR certification enabling a NextDent launch, a permanent CFO appointment on Mar 23, 2026, and product enhancements to the NextDent denture line. Today’s production-scale hardware and software announcement fits the pattern of emphasizing manufacturing-focused solutions alongside earlier dental and cost-optimization initiatives.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights 3D Systems’ push to industrialize additive manufacturing with the SLA 825 Dual and the AddiTrak factory software platform. The focus is on higher throughput, with build volumes over 20% larger and speeds up to 30% faster than competitive systems, plus fleet-level monitoring and control. In context of recent earnings, EU MDR certification, and dental product expansions, investors may watch how quickly these production-focused offerings translate into recurring hardware, materials, and software demand.
Key Terms
additive manufacturing technical
stereolithography technical
Industry 4.0 technical
on-premises technical
analytics technical
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Advancements to be Unveiled at RAPID + TCT 2026 in Boston
Key Highlights
- Introduces SLA® 825 Dual, a next-generation dual-laser production system now available world-wide, delivering over
20% larger build volumes and up to30% faster print speeds versus competitive systems, enabling higher throughput for precision production applications. - Launches AddiTrak™, an advanced integrated software platform for 3D Systems additive manufacturing, delivering secure, on-premises, real-time fleet monitoring, process control, data collection, and customizable analytics.
- 3D Systems’ comprehensive range of technologies and application expertise enabling real-world production adoption across metals and polymers, driven by accelerating customer demand in aerospace & defense, automotive, healthcare, and industrial markets.
ROCK HILL, S.C., April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) today announced new hardware, software, and applications that are enabling customers to scale additive manufacturing into production environments requiring high throughput, reliability, repeatability, and process control.
At RAPID + TCT 2026 (Booth #1801), 3D Systems will introduce the new SLA 825 Dual to the U.S. market, a next-generation stereolithography system engineered to significantly increase production output while maintaining the accuracy and consistency required for industrial manufacturing. The company will also debut AddiTrak™, a factory-floor software platform purpose-built for managing connected 3D Systems production environments.
These innovations reinforce 3D Systems’ strategy to deliver production-ready additive manufacturing solutions that integrate hardware, software, materials, and application expertise to help customers move beyond prototyping and into scaled manufacturing.
Maximizing SLA Speed, Productivity, and Consistency with SLA 825 Dual
The SLA 825 Dual features a
By combining higher throughput with proven SLA precision, the SLA 825 Dual provides manufacturers with a scalable solution for transitioning stereolithography into high volume production workflows.
Driving Fleet Visibility and Factory Efficiency with AddiTrak™
As additive manufacturing scales, fleet-level visibility and process control become essential to maintaining productivity, quality, and on-time delivery in production environments.
To address these needs, 3D Systems is introducing AddiTrak, a secure, on-premises software platform designed specifically for the entire range of 3D Systems printers and accompanying workflows. AddiTrak provides centralized monitoring, analytics, and optimization across the production floor through a unified dashboard, while supporting Industry 4.0-compatible connectivity including MTConnect and OPC UA.
AddiTrak is fully native to the 3D Systems ecosystem and integrates seamlessly with 3D Sprint®, enabling a connected, end-to-end workflow—from job preparation and scheduling through build execution and performance analysis—across the entire printing fleet.
Customers can rely on security of their sensitive design and process data, as AddiTrak is fully on-premises and under their control, through all stages of the manufacturing process.
Presenting Real-World Production Examples
3D Systems will also highlight customer application examples which demonstrate additive manufacturing supporting production. One of these is Eureka Pumps AS, based in Norway, which has partnered with 3D Systems to manufacture large-format metal spare parts on demand, using 3D Systems Direct Metal Printing (DMP) technology.
This production model helps address part obsolescence, extended lead times, and inventory constraints, illustrating how additive manufacturing can strengthen supply chain resilience and responsiveness, while reducing working capital needs, in mission-critical industrial environments.
By pairing advanced printing platforms with specialized materials, software, and application development expertise, 3D Systems continues to rapidly expand the range of production problems that additive manufacturing can solve.
“The industrialization of additive manufacturing continues to accelerate as more companies realize its ability to deliver both performance gains through design innovation and operational flexibility through digital production,” said Patrick Dunne, SVP, Technical Fellow, 3D Systems.
CEO Commentary
“Over the past several years, we’ve made disciplined investments to refresh our portfolio and focus on manufacturing applications where additive delivers the greatest value,” said Dr. Jeff Graves, President and CEO, 3D Systems. “At RAPID + TCT 2026, we’re demonstrating how those investments are translating into production-focused solutions, from high-throughput stereolithography to connected software platforms that improve visibility and control across the full range of factory environments. These capabilities position our customers to apply additive manufacturing where precision, productivity, and part complexity matter most.”
Experience 3D Systems at RAPID + TCT 2026
3D Systems will showcase these innovations and its application-focused portfolio at Booth #1801 during RAPID + TCT 2026, held April 13–16, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Conference attendees are also invited to attend the following presentations:
- Steve Hartung – Pixels to 3D Printed Investment Casting Patterns, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 1:30 PM, Tech Hub Stage, Booth #1531
- Joe Wisnewski – AddiTrak™, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3:30 PM, Tech Hub Stage, Booth #1531
- Panel: Life-Saver: How AM is Transforming Point-of-Care, including Dr. Jeff Graves, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 8:30 AM, SME Main Stage
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this release that are not statements of historical or current facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from historical results or from any future results or projections expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In many cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as "believes," "belief," "expects," "may," "will," "estimates," "intends," "anticipates" or "plans" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are based upon management’s beliefs, assumptions, and current expectations and may include comments as to the company’s beliefs and expectations as to future events and trends affecting its business and are necessarily subject to uncertainties, many of which are outside the control of the company. The factors described under the headings "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" in the company’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as other factors, could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected or predicted in forward-looking statements. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are not, and should not be relied upon as a guarantee of future performance or results, nor will they necessarily prove to be accurate indications of the times at which such performance or results will be achieved. The forward-looking statements included are made only as of the date of the statement. 3D Systems undertakes no obligation to update or review any forward-looking statements made by management or on its behalf, whether as a result of future developments, subsequent events or circumstances or otherwise.
About 3D Systems
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 www.3dsystems.com.
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