Precision Resource is opening two new additive manufacturing (AM) facilities in the United States, with 3D Systems metal AM machines to be installed in both.
The manufacturer of automotive, heavy-duty, aerospace, and medical device products will stand up the facilities in Huntington Beach, California, and Shelton, Connecticut.
Combining 3D Systems 3D printing equipment with machining and heat treatment capabilities, the facilities are being designed to give commercial and defence customers a 'more integrated path from 3D-printed part to finished component.' Both sites are expected to be operational in Q1 2027.
Together, the Huntington Beach and Shelton investments expand Precision Resource's additive manufacturing ecosystem and strengthen its partnership with 3D Systems. Precision Resource believes the two facilities will significantly increase its production capacity and create one of the 'most comprehensive metal additive manufacturing networks in North America.'
"This expansion is much more than adding machines. We are building something significant by connecting our Huntington Beach and Shelton operations into an integrated additive manufacturing network," said Chris Gratton, Director of Additive and Machine Operations at Precision Resource. "Together, these operations give our customers greater capacity, flexibility, and a faster path from print to finished component. They also allow us to reduce supply-chain complexity, provide greater manufacturing and geographic redundancy, and take on increasingly demanding production programs with the speed, quality and reliability our customers require."
Precision Resource is expanding its additive manufacturing capabilities with the addition of 3D Systems' DMP Flex 350 Triple metal 3D printing technology. These new machines add to the fleet of DMP 350 systems already in operation at Precision Resource. The platform has been designed to combine 'high-throughput production with exceptional part quality and repeatability.'
"Precision Resource has established itself as a leader in delivering high-quality, production-ready metal components to demanding markets," said Reji Puthenveetil, EVP, Additive Solutions and Chief Commercial Officer, 3D Systems. "This expansion demonstrates how additive manufacturing is increasingly becoming an integrated production solution for critical commercial and defence applications. By combining Precision Resource's manufacturing expertise with 3D Systems' advanced DMP technology and application expertise, these new facilities will help accelerate the adoption of high-volume, production-grade metal additive manufacturing for critical commercial and defence applications while providing customers with the scale, consistency, and reliability required for mission-critical programs."
