3D Systems Reveals New Dual-Laser 3D Printer, Boosts Production Capabilities at RAPID + TCT 2026
April 13, 2026
At the expo, the firm is showcasing at Booth 1801 and will discuss investment casting patterns and AddiTrak during the conference.
Leadership updates include Phyllis Nordstrom becoming Executive VP and CFO, while NextDent denture base shades expanded with three new options.
Beyond 2025/2026, the company cites strong Q4 2025 results driven by aerospace/defense, medical tech, and dental sectors, while Cantor Fitzgerald raises its price target to $5.00; EU MDR certification enables Europe-ready NextDent products and a Summer 2026 launch of NextDent Jetted Denture Solution.
3D Systems positions itself as a full-service provider delivering hardware, software, materials, and services across medical, aerospace, automotive, and other sectors to accelerate industrial production.
The release contains forward-looking statements with standard risk disclosures and references regulatory considerations.
3D Systems unveiled two production-focused products at RAPID + TCT 2026 in Boston: the SLA 825 Dual, a dual-laser stereolithography system with a 22% larger build volume and up to 25% faster speeds, aimed at motorsports, precision prototyping, and investment casting patterns.
The company frames a broader strategy to enable production-ready additive manufacturing by integrating hardware, software, materials, and application know-how for scalable manufacturing beyond prototyping.
Following the announcement, DDD stock edged down by about 1.5 cents to $1.90.
Adoption focus spans aerospace/defense, automotive, healthcare, and industrial markets, prioritizing high throughput, reliability, repeatability, and process control for production settings.
Market context notes a six-month share decline of 38% with a market cap near $280 million, with some analysts suggesting potential undervaluation and earnings revisions.
The launch is framed within recent financial and regulatory milestones, including EU MDR certification and CFO appointment, as part of a broader production-focused growth strategy.
Real-world use case: Eureka Pumps AS of Norway uses Direct Metal Printing to manufacture large-format metal spare parts on demand, illustrating production-scale benefits in resilience and inventory management.
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