Top entities: The Elmet Group, 3D Systems, United States, United States — NASA, Scott Ohm.

What category does this event fall under?

Tech — classified as technology deployment.

What is the sentiment of coverage?

Aggregate sentiment score: 30 on a -100 to +100 scale (negative = critical coverage, positive = favorable coverage).

Is this event still developing?

This is an active story, last updated Jul 30, 2026. Coverage continues to evolve.

Tech technology deployment

Elmet deploys 3D Systems printer for hypersonic parts

Q: When did this event occur?

First reported Jul 27, 2026; last updated Jul 30, 2026.

Q: What is the market impact?

General. This collaboration strengthens the US defense supply chain for hypersonic vehicle components, potentially boosting revenues for 3D Systems and The Elmet Group.

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026

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General

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Market Impact

This collaboration strengthens the US defense supply chain for hypersonic vehicle components, potentially boosting revenues for 3D Systems and The Elmet Group. The rapid qualification timeline signals growing adoption of metal additive manufacturing in aerospace, which may positively impact the additive manufacturing sector.

Aerospace Defense Additive Manufacturing

Event Summary

3D Systems announced that The Elmet Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Elmet Group, is deploying the DMP Flex 350 Triple metal additive manufacturing machine for rapid production of advanced aerospace parts for hypersonic vehicles. Elmet will use a high-performance C103 niobium-based alloy developed over 8 years with 3D Systems' Application Innovation Group. The system is expected to achieve qualification within months and United States — NASA 6030 certification shortly after, enabling fast, localized production for the US defense industrial base.

Entities Involved

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The Elmet Group

The Elmet Group is deploying the printer to produce large heat exchangers for hypersonic vehicles, aiming to secure its supply chain for the US defense base.

Importance 90.0 Sentiment 50.0

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3D Systems

3D Systems supplies the DMP Flex 350 Triple printer and collaborated on C103 material parameters, enhancing its position in aerospace additive manufacturing.

Importance 80.0 Sentiment 40.0

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United States

The deployment supports the US defense industrial base by enabling domestic production of hypersonic vehicle parts, reducing reliance on extended supply chains.

Importance 60.0 Sentiment 30.0

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United States — NASA

United States — NASA 6030 certification is anticipated for the system, which would validate the quality and reliability of the additive manufacturing process.

Importance 40.0 Sentiment 10.0

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Scott Ohm

Scott Ohm, R&D Manager at The Elmet Group, led the collaboration with 3D Systems' AIG on C103 material parameters.

Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0

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Mike Shepard

Mike Shepard, Vice President of Aerospace & Defense at 3D Systems, highlighted the collaboration as a standout example of metal additive manufacturing.

Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0

Relationships

United States related ↔ United States — NASA

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