3D Systems awarded $7.65M U.S. Air Force contract

3D Systems (DDD) announced it has been awarded a $7.65M U.S. Air Force contract for a Large-format Metal 3D Printer Advanced Technology Demonstrator. The award is the next phase of a program 3D Systems has worked on since 2023 that supports the development of large-scale, high-speed, flight relevant additive manufacturing print capabilities. This work will continue to be performed in its San Diego, California and Rock Hill, South Carolina locations, with an expected completion date of September 27, 2027.