3D Systems, Precision Resource Break Ground
Precision Resource is building two new metal additive manufacturing sites in California and Connecticut with 3D Systems technology.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Manufacturing
3D Systems and Precision Resource broke ground on two new additive manufacturing locations, one in Huntington Beach, California and one in Shelton, Connecticut. The Huntington Beach expansion doubles the site's current industrial additive manufacturing capacity.
Why it matters
The expansion positions Precision Resource to significantly increase production capacity and build one of the most comprehensive metal additive manufacturing networks in North America. The investments connect both sites into a single manufacturing network.
The Huntington Beach site's additive manufacturing capacity doubles under the expansion, which adds 3D Systems' DMP Flex 350 Triple systems to the existing DMP 350 fleet. Financial terms and specific capacity targets were not disclosed in the announcement.
The players
3D Systems
3D Systems is a company that develops and sells 3D printing technology, including the metal additive manufacturing systems being installed at both new sites.
Precision Resource
Precision Resource is a manufacturer that is expanding its additive manufacturing and machining operations in California and Connecticut.
The details
Precision Resource is adding in-house heat treatment and expanding machining capabilities alongside the new additive sites. The facilities will use advanced metal additive manufacturing systems from 3D Systems.
Timeline
The new facilities are expected to become operational in Q1 2027.
Manufacturing Shift
The expansion adds 3D Systems' DMP Flex 350 Triple machines to Precision Resource's existing DMP 350 fleet, extending a metal printing setup already in service. Placing the new capacity across two states builds a multi-site network rather than a single production hub.
Buyers of industrial metal parts may see added production capacity from Precision Resource once the new sites open in Q1 2027. The expansion targets manufacturers that need metal additive parts produced at scale across the country.
The takeaway
Multi-site metal additive capacity is becoming a practical option for manufacturers that need reliable production close to their own customers. Companies tracking supply chains should watch whether similar networks expand beyond these two locations.
Further reading
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