# $prnt The Pentagon is mandating the extension of advanced manufacturing, including 3D printing, to operational units by 2026, signaling a significant shift in military procurement and readiness. ### About $prnt This topic concerns the additive manufacturing industry's growing influence and application within military and defense sectors. ### Insights - $prnt engagements hit [----] which is 1306% higher than it's daily average. ### Top $prnt Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours *Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.* "Quick follow-up on the post below. Worth calling out that $CRS & $ATI are metal powder suppliers that will also benefit from the military's AM push. I have actually initiated a position in $ATI. Beyond supplying specialty powders for AM ATIs portfolio of advanced materials and components positions the company as a critical supply-chain enabler across several growth markets including aerospace & defense and the modernization of the U.S. power grid. It very much looks like $ATI stands to benefit greatly from the increased military manufacturing and production pushed by Trump as well as from" [X Link](https://x.com/BussinBiotech/status/2014349427637391569) [@BussinBiotech](/creator/x/BussinBiotech) 2026-01-22T14:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "$SSYS $VELO $DDD $PRNT Below is a list of announcements and key events that I have come across that help explain why I believe [----] is an inflection year for additive manufacturing (Military/defense perspective). In a memo to senior Pentagon leadership Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth instructed the U.S. Army to extend advanced manufacturing including 3D printing and additive manufacturing to operational units by [----]. (Source: The FY [----] National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) prohibits the DoD from entering into a contract for the procurement of 3D Printers/additive manufacturing machines" [X Link](https://x.com/BussinBiotech/status/2013686882744291398) [@BussinBiotech](/creator/x/BussinBiotech) 2026-01-20T18:55Z [----] followers, 19.9K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
The Pentagon is mandating the extension of advanced manufacturing, including 3D printing, to operational units by 2026, signaling a significant shift in military procurement and readiness.
This topic concerns the additive manufacturing industry's growing influence and application within military and defense sectors.
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"Quick follow-up on the post below. Worth calling out that $CRS & $ATI are metal powder suppliers that will also benefit from the military's AM push. I have actually initiated a position in $ATI. Beyond supplying specialty powders for AM ATIs portfolio of advanced materials and components positions the company as a critical supply-chain enabler across several growth markets including aerospace & defense and the modernization of the U.S. power grid. It very much looks like $ATI stands to benefit greatly from the increased military manufacturing and production pushed by Trump as well as from"
X Link @BussinBiotech 2026-01-22T14:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"$SSYS $VELO $DDD $PRNT Below is a list of announcements and key events that I have come across that help explain why I believe [----] is an inflection year for additive manufacturing (Military/defense perspective). In a memo to senior Pentagon leadership Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth instructed the U.S. Army to extend advanced manufacturing including 3D printing and additive manufacturing to operational units by [----]. (Source: The FY [----] National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) prohibits the DoD from entering into a contract for the procurement of 3D Printers/additive manufacturing machines"
X Link @BussinBiotech 2026-01-20T18:55Z [----] followers, 19.9K engagements
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