{"id":1780,"date":"2026-08-10T12:00:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T12:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3dprintingservices.com\/blog\/u-s-air-force-awards-3d-systems-9-million-contract-for-cutting-edge-metal-3d-printing-technology\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T12:00:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T12:00:45","slug":"u-s-air-force-awards-3d-systems-9-million-contract-for-cutting-edge-metal-3d-printing-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/3dprintingservices.com\/blog\/u-s-air-force-awards-3d-systems-9-million-contract-for-cutting-edge-metal-3d-printing-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Air Force Awards 3D Systems $9 Million Contract for Cutting-Edge Metal 3D Printing Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>3D Systems has secured a $9 million contract extension from the U.S. Air Force for its &#8216;Large-Format Metal 3D Printer Advanced Technology Demonstrator&#8217; program, known as GEN-II DMP-1000. This funding extends the program for an additional two years, continuing the company&#8217;s efforts to develop advanced metal 3D printing technologies suitable for high-temperature and flight-relevant applications.<\/p>\n<p>The project began in 2023 and aims to advance 3D Systems&#8217; capabilities in producing flight-critical components at scale. The work will continue at the company\u2019s facilities in San Diego, California, and Rock Hill, South Carolina. 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