United States Marine Corps
Develops and deploys 3D-printed drones like HANX for military applications, enabling rapid, on-demand production of modular combat platforms to enhance defense logistics and reduce reliance on foreign-sourced parts.
- CEO / Founder
- General Eric M. Smith
- Team Size
- 10000+
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
HANX drone (modular, NDAA-compliant 3D-printed drone for reconnaissance, attack, and logistics support)
Technological Advantage
Proprietary in-house development process for 3D-printed military drones, verified by NAVAIR interim flight clearance, enabling secure, on-demand production in expeditionary environments.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces drone development lead times and costs by leveraging 3D printing for modular, NDAA-compliant designs, allowing Marines to quickly adapt platforms for reconnaissance or attack missions without supply chain vulnerabilities.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on end-to-end in-house development of 3D-printed defense applications (e.g., HANX drone) rather than selling printers or software, with direct integration into Marine Corps logistics for rapid deployment.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
U.S. Department of Defense, Marine Corps units
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense
Competitors
SPEE3D; 3YOURMIND; Colibrium Additive
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Employee count grew by -1% last year
Major Milestones
Development of HANX, first NDAA-compliant 3D-printed drone (2026); Interim flight clearance from NAVAIR for HANX; Deployment of X-FAB mobile 3D printing facilities
Notable Customers
U.S. Marine Corps units; Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)