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ROCK HILL, S.C. - 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD), a $273 million market cap company currently trading near $2.15, has been awarded a $7.65 million contract from the U.S. Air Force for a Large-format Metal 3D Printer Advanced Technology Demonstrator, the company announced Tuesday. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company appears undervalued based on its Fair Value calculations, with 14 additional key insights available to subscribers.
The two-year contract extends an existing program that began in 2023, focusing on developing large-scale industrial metal additive manufacturing capabilities for high-speed flight applications. Work will continue at the company’s facilities in San Diego, California and Rock Hill, South Carolina, with completion expected by September 27, 2027.
This award builds upon 3D Systems’ ongoing collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense, which began in 2019 to advance additive manufacturing technologies. The news has contributed to the stock’s recent momentum, with InvestingPro data showing a notable 10.7% return over the past week, despite operating with moderate debt levels and a current ratio of 2.76.
"We’ve successfully demonstrated a number of innovative technologies under this program and it’s exciting to see those technologies mature both for this large-scale system as well as our commercially available printers," said Dr. Michael Shepard, vice president of aerospace and defense segment at 3D Systems.
The project aims to demonstrate key technologies needed for 3D printing large, high-temperature metal structures used in high-speed flight operating environments.
3D Systems, founded nearly 40 years ago by Chuck Hull, provides 3D printing technologies, materials and software to markets including medical and dental, aerospace and defense, transportation, and durable goods. While the company maintains a gross profit margin of 35.4%, InvestingPro’s comprehensive research report, available for over 1,400 US stocks, indicates the company faces challenges with cash burn and profitability metrics.
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In other recent news, 3D Systems reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, which showed a notable performance in earnings per share (EPS), surpassing expectations. The company achieved an EPS of -$0.07, beating the forecasted -$0.11, resulting in a 36.36% surprise. However, the revenue for the quarter was $94.8 million, which did not meet the anticipated $103.92 million, marking an 8.78% shortfall. In addition to the earnings report, 3D Systems announced that Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey D. Creech will resign to pursue another career opportunity, effective September 12, 2025. The company clarified that his departure is not related to any disagreements over financial reporting or accounting practices. Phyllis Nordstrom, currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, will step in as Interim CFO following Creech’s departure. These developments highlight significant changes in the company’s financial management and performance.
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