Stratasys is participating in a US Department of Defense initiative to expand additive manufacturing across military platforms. Through the Joint Additive Manufacturing Acceptability IV program, the company will help validate 3D-printed components for operational deployment. Existing contributions include aerodynamic microvanes for the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, which have demonstrated measurable efficiency gains. Increased investment in additive manufacturing reflects a strategic shift toward rapid production and supply chain resilience. Additional efforts by L3Harris Technologies and Velo3D further highlight the growing adoption of advanced manufacturing techniques for complex defense components.
