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3D Systems Opens New Industrial Technology Center to Expand America's Advanced Manufacturing Capacity

Globe Newswire•21/10/2026•17:49 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤3D Systems (DDD) opens 50,000-square-foot Industrial Technology Center in Colorado
  • ➤Colorado facility lifts 3D Systems’ advanced manufacturing capacity to approximately 270,000 square feet
  • ➤Facility targets aerospace, defense, and semiconductor equipment manufacturers with domestic production
  • ➤Planned investments create a domestic metal additive manufacturing ecosystem across California, South Carolina, and Colorado

Expert Statements

Reji Puthenveetil, Executive Vice President, Additive Solutions, 3D Systems

“Customers today need more than manufacturing capacity. They need a trusted partner that can help them develop applications, qualify processes, and scale production with confidence.”

Reji Puthenveetil, Executive Vice President, Additive Solutions, 3D Systems

“The expansion of our Littleton campus allows us to rapidly scale production while leveraging the same validated processes, quality systems, and manufacturing expertise that customers depend upon for their most critical applications.”

Jeffrey Graves, President and CEO of 3D Systems

“The opening of the Industrial Technology Center not only expands our industrial manufacturing capabilities but also creates additional opportunities for the continued growth of our healthcare manufacturing operations.”

Jeffrey Graves, President and CEO of 3D Systems

“This investment reinforces our commitment to advanced manufacturing in the United States while creating new opportunities for engineers, technicians, and manufacturing professionals in Colorado.”

Jeffrey Graves, President and CEO of 3D Systems

“With validated facilities, certified quality systems, advanced applications expertise, and scalable production capacity already in place, we are uniquely positioned to help customers move from concept to qualified production faster and with less risk.”

Jeffrey Graves, President and CEO of 3D Systems

“Our goal is simple: help customers innovate more quickly while strengthening the resilience of critical American manufacturing supply chains.”

* New Colorado facility strengthens domestic 3D printing production capabilities for aerospace, defense, and semiconductor equipment manufacturers while advancing supply chain resilience * Adds 50,000 sq. foot of production and office space at Littleton, CO. campus * Increases opportunities for workforce development in Colorado region ROCK HILL, S.C., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) today announced the grand opening of its new Industrial Technology Center in Littleton, Colorado, expanding the company's ability to help aerospace, defense, and semiconductor equipment manufacturers accelerate the development, qualification, and production of mission-critical components using 3D printing.

The addition of approximately 50,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space increases the 3D Systems’ advanced manufacturing capacity to approximately 270,000 square feet across Europe and US, creating one of the industry’s most comprehensive additive manufacturing offerings. The expanded facility in Colorado strengthens domestic manufacturing capacity, enhances supply chain resilience, and supports growing demand for qualified U.S.-based production.

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