Quickparts Invested $6 Million to Boost Defense Production
Manufacturers utilizing large-format 3D printing can expect increased throughput for aerospace parts.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Manufacturing
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Quickparts has invested nearly $6 million into its Seattle Aerospace and Defense Center of Excellence, deploying 12 new Stratasys NEO systems across its global facility network. This modernization drive aims to increase large-format production capacity for defense and national security programs.
Why it matters
The expansion allows Quickparts to standardize production across four countries, providing defense contractors with a hedge against regional supply chain disruptions and tariffs. This capacity surge directly supports the scaling of complex national security manufacturing programs.
The firm committed nearly $6 million to its Center of Excellence, which includes the addition of 12 Stratasys NEO systems to boost large-format throughput by 40 percent. These units are being integrated across facilities in the United States, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
The players
Quickparts
A global provider of custom on-demand manufacturing services utilizing both in-house 3D printing facilities and a certified network of partners.
Stratasys
A manufacturer of industrial-grade 3D printing systems used for complex production applications.
The details
Quickparts is deploying the Stratasys NEO systems to standardize its manufacturing workflow across its in-house plants and certified partner network. By syncing these systems with the company's previously launched DuraKor and ThermaKor high-performance materials, the firm aims to create a uniform production environment. This allows for interchangeable manufacturing sites that can absorb shocks if a specific region faces logistical or tariff-related barriers.
Timeline
The company completed an expansion of its Seattle facility in November 2025.
Quickparts introduced DuraKor and ThermaKor materials in February 2026.
Deployment of the new printing systems began in August 2026.
Installation of the new fleet is scheduled for completion in October 2026.
Market Landscape
The adoption of Stratasys NEO systems reflects a broader industry movement toward global fleet standardization to meet the rigorous demands of the aerospace sector. This approach marks a departure from fragmented production models, favoring unified platforms that can pivot manufacturing sites in response to shifting geopolitical trade conditions.
Operators in the defense and aerospace supply chain should evaluate whether their current production partners can offer this level of regional redundancy and material standardization. Those with high-volume, large-format printing requirements should monitor this 40 percent throughput increase as a new benchmark for lead times.
The takeaway
Standardizing manufacturing equipment across international borders provides a critical buffer against global supply chain volatility. Review your current manufacturing partner's geographic footprint to determine if your production is vulnerable to localized regional disruptions.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest production shifts in our Manufacturing section.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Industry Europe.
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