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3D Systems is expanding its Aerospace & Defense operations in response to increasing demand for U.S.-based manufacturing, with projections for growth exceeding 20% by 2026. The company is enhancing its facility in Littleton, Colorado, and developing next-generation technologies with U.S.

Air Force sponsorship to create a domestic metal additive manufacturing ecosystem. This expansion aligns with the National Defense Authorization Act's restrictions on foreign-sourced 3D printing for Department of Defense programs, with the A&D segment expected to generate over $35 million in 2026.