3D Systems Corporation

DMP direct metal printing, Figure 4, SLA photopolymer

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The brief

Analyst view
  • Inventor of stereolithography; major supplier of DMP and polymer systems for aerospace and regulated industries.
  • August 2026: Won $9 million USAF contract for large-format metal printing; total GEN-II program funding is $27.4 million since 2023.
  • CEO transition announced August 2026; aerospace and defense is now the fastest-growing business segment.

Technical approach

As reported
Direct metal printing

DMP platform with fiber lasers

High-powered fiber lasers melt metal powder in a controlled chamber, producing aerospace engine parts, implants, and high-value tooling.

Photopolymer resins

SLA and Figure 4 platforms

SLA and Figure 4 use UV light to cure liquid photopolymer resins layer by layer for jewelry, dental, and production parts.

Material ecosystem

60+ certified materials

Supports LaserForm titanium, nickel, aluminum alloys and photopolymer resins, each validated for applications and regulatory approval.

Software integration

3D Sprint and Manufacturing OS

Proprietary software handles file preparation, process optimization, job scheduling, and machine monitoring across multi-machine production environments.

Primer