3D Systems wins $9M Air Force contract for metal 3D printing

3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) has been awarded an additional $9 million contract by the U.S. Air Force under the Large-Format Metal 3D Printer Advanced Technology Demonstrator program, known as GEN-II DMP-1000, according to a company press release.

The award extends the program for two additional years and brings total project funding to $27.4 million. The program, which 3D Systems has been executing since 2023, focuses on the development and demonstration of large-scale, high-temperature metal 3D printing technologies for flight-relevant applications.

Work under this phase will be performed at the company's facilities in San Diego, California and Rock Hill, South Carolina.

"This award increases total project funding to $27.4 million and reflects the U.S. Air Force's continued confidence in our technology, its development path, and our teams," said Dr. Michael Shepard, Vice President, Aerospace & Defense, 3D Systems.

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