Quickparts Invested $6 Million in Aerospace Hub
The manufacturer added 12 new printing systems to scale its global defense and aerospace production capacity.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Manufacturing
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Quickparts has invested nearly $6 million into its Seattle-based Aerospace and Defense Center of Excellence. This expansion includes the addition of 12 new Stratasys NEO systems across production facilities in the United States, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
Why it matters
The company is scaling its production capabilities to support national security space and defense programs. By standardizing its manufacturing fleet, the firm aims to provide customers with a hedge against regional supply chain disruptions and tariffs.
The investment of nearly $6 million supports a 40 percent increase in large-format throughput. This upgrade involves the deployment of 12 new Stratasys NEO systems across the company's international manufacturing sites.
The players
Quickparts
Quickparts is a provider of custom manufacturing services and on-demand digital production solutions.
Stratasys
Stratasys is a global manufacturer of 3D printing equipment and materials for various industries.
The details
Quickparts is modernizing its production fleet through a mix of in-house facilities and a certified network of manufacturing partners. This initiative follows the company's Seattle facility expansion in late 2025 and the introduction of its DuraKor and ThermaKor high-performance materials in early 2026.
Timeline
Quickparts expanded its Seattle facility in November 2025.
The company launched its DuraKor and ThermaKor materials in February 2026.
Deployment of the new systems began in August 2026.
The global deployment is scheduled for completion by October 2026.
Market Landscape
This investment aligns with the broader push to secure the defense industrial base's shift toward resilient manufacturing. It represents a tactical increase in capacity that follows a global trend of decentralizing critical production to minimize reliance on singular regions.
Aerospace and defense contractors can expect increased large-format manufacturing capacity and faster project turnaround times. Clients using the firm's certified production network may see greater material consistency across different international facilities.
The takeaway
Investment in standardized global hardware allows manufacturers to buffer against international market volatility. Companies prioritizing multi-regional capacity are better positioned to meet the rigid production requirements of the defense and aerospace sectors.
What happens next
The global deployment of the 12 Stratasys NEO systems is scheduled to be completed by all sites by October 2026.
Further reading
Read more about industry trends in the Manufacturing section.
More information
Prospective clients can submit a consultation request for engineering team via the company website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Industry Europe.
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