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3D Systems and Elmet Advance Aerospace Material

July 27, 2026

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Key Takeaways

3D Systems and Elmet collaborate on C103 material for aerospace.
Rapid qualification and certification expected in 2026.
DMP Flex 350 Triple machine supports large heat exchanger production.
Enhanced supply chain security for US defense industrial base.

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Strategic Implications

This partnership may indicate a growing trend towards collaborative material development in aerospace, which could lead to improved production efficiency and supply chain security. The use of advanced additive manufacturing technology suggests a focus on reducing production costs and increasing part reliability, which may benefit both 3D Systems and Elmet in the competitive aerospace market.

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What Happened

Partnership Enhances Production Efficiency for Aerospace Parts

3D Systems and Elmet Technologies have partnered to develop high-performance C103 material for aerospace applications, with rapid qualification and certification expected in 2026. The collaboration utilizes 3D Systems’ Application Innovation Group and Elmet’s DMP Flex 350 Triple metal additive manufacturing machine, enabling the production of large heat exchangers with low oxygen levels. This development is expected to enhance production efficiency and supply chain security for the US defense industrial base, as reported by Newsfilter.

Source | Originally Published: July 27, 2026

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