3D Systems Receives $9 Million Contract Award from U.S. Air Force for Advanced Large-Format Metal 3D Printing System
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) announced it has been awarded an additional $9 million from the U.S. Air Force under the Air Force-funded ‘Large-Format Metal 3D Printer Advanced Technology Demonstrator’ program (GEN-II DMP-1000). This phase extends the program by two years and continues work the company has been executing since 2023 on large-scale, high-temperature, flight-relevant metal 3D printing technologies.
According to 3D Systems, the new award brings total project funding to $27.4 million. Work for this phase will continue at the company’s facilities in San Diego, California, and Rock Hill, South Carolina, supporting broader efforts to develop large-format direct metal printing systems for flight-critical components at scale.
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- Additional U.S. Air Force award of $9 million under GEN-II DMP-1000
- Total funding for the Air Force large-format metal 3D printing program now $27.4 million
- Program extended by two years, supporting continued technology demonstration
- Work to be performed at two U.S. facilities, potentially supporting ongoing aerospace activity
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| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
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| Aug 04 | CEO transition plan | Neutral | +25.8% | CEO retirement plan and successor search announced |
| Aug 03 | Q2 2026 earnings | Neutral | +25.8% | Revenue was nearly flat while net loss and adjusted EBITDA were reported |
| Jul 29 | Military manufacturing license | Positive | -1.6% | Saudi joint venture received authorization for regulated military manufacturing |
| Jul 28 | FDA clearance | Positive | -4.2% | Point-of-care institution obtained first FDA-cleared implant authorization |
| Jul 27 | Defense deployment | Positive | +2.3% | Elmet deployed a metal additive manufacturing machine for hypersonic vehicle parts |
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- Contract extends the ‘Large-Format Metal 3D Printer Advanced Technology Demonstrator’ program for two additional years, completing the technology demonstration program
- Advances development of large-scale metal 3D printing for high-temperature, high-speed, flight-relevant applications
ROCK HILL, S.C., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) today announced it has been awarded an additional
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
About 3D Systems For 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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