New laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) capacity in Huntington Beach, California, and Shelton, Connecticut, expands Precision Resource’s additive manufacturing network and supports a more integrated manufacturing solution for commercial and defense customers.
SHELTON, Conn. — October 28, 2026 — Precision Resource, a leader in the production of critical components for the automotive, heavy-duty, aerospace, and medical device industries, today announced the groundbreaking of two new additive manufacturing locations, one in Huntington Beach, California, and one in Shelton, Connecticut. Precision Resource will further add in-house heat treatment and expand its complex machining capabilities, giving commercial and defense customers a more integrated path from 3D-printed part to finished component. The facilities will utilize advanced metal additive manufacturing systems from 3D Systems and are expected to be operational in Q1 2027, a milestone that coincides with Precision Resource’s 80th year in business.
In Huntington Beach, California, Precision Resource is breaking ground on its second additive manufacturing location. This expansion will double the site’s current industrial additive manufacturing capacity.
In Shelton, Connecticut, the company is breaking ground on its first additive manufacturing location that can further expand as demand grows.
“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.”
Together, the Huntington Beach and Shelton investments expand Precision Resource’s additive manufacturing ecosystem and strengthen its partnership with 3D Systems, creating a connected manufacturing network across both locations. The expansion positions Precision Resource to significantly increase production capacity while creating one of the most comprehensive metal additive manufacturing networks in North America, supporting growing demand from commercial and defense customers.
“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 defense 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 defense applications while providing customers with the scale, consistency, and reliability required for mission-critical programs.”
