3D Systems forecasts its aerospace and defense business to grow over 20 percent in 2026, reaching 35...

3D Systems forecasts its aerospace and defense business to grow over 20 percent in 2026, reaching 35 million dollars in production revenue. A major 80,000 square foot expansion in Littleton and an 18.5 million dollar Air Force contract for large-format metal systems anchor this growth. By securing a fully domestic ecosystem for 1-meter plus printing, the company leverages NDAA 2026 mandates to replace foreign-sourced hardware in defense programs. This transition marks the industrialization of qualified additive manufacturing for naval, propulsion, and satellite systems. #AdditiveManufacturing #Aerospace #Defense #3DSystems #Expansion