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3D Systems Receives $9M Air Force Funding

August 10, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

3D Systems receives $9 million Air Force funding extension.
Program aims to develop large-scale metal 3D printing for flight-critical applications.
Total investment in the program now $27.4 million.
Work will continue at San Diego and Rock Hill facilities.

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Strategic Implications

This funding extension may indicate the Air Force's growing confidence in 3D Systems' technology, which could strengthen the company's position in the aerospace industry. The development of large-format metal 3D printing capabilities suggests a potential shift towards more efficient and scalable production of flight-critical components.

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What Happened

Large-Format Metal 3D Printer Program Extended

3D Systems has been awarded an additional $9 million by the U.S. Air Force to extend its Large-Format Metal 3D Printer Advanced Technology Demonstrator program. The funding will support the development of large-scale, high-temperature, flight-relevant metal 3D printing technologies. Work will continue at the company’s facilities in San Diego, California, and Rock Hill, South Carolina. The program aims to produce flight-critical components at scale, with the total investment now reaching $27.4 million. This development was first reported by GlobeNewswire.

Source | Originally Published: August 10, 2026

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3D Systems Receives $9M Air Force Funding

August 10, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

3D Systems receives $9 million Air Force funding extension.
Program aims to develop large-scale metal 3D printing for flight-critical applications.
Total investment in the program now $27.4 million.
Work will continue at San Diego and Rock Hill facilities.

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Strategic Implications

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What Happened

Large-Format Metal 3D Printer Program Extended

Source | Originally Published: August 10, 2026

Companies Mentioned

3D Systems U.S. Air Force