About Us
Forecast 3D is a digital manufacturer specializing in advanced polymer additive manufacturing, delivering production-ready parts with speed, precision, and consistency.
Mission
We believe that additive manufacturing (AM) can serve as a solution for a breadth of challenges facing today's industrial markets. Beyond our high-quality and precision techniques, we take a forward-thinking approach to 3D printing services. We believe in collaborating with our customers to transform their ideas into reality. and through our team's shared values, our solutions can shape the future.
Equipped with one of the world’s largest networks of industrial 3D printers and innovative digital solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, industrial, healthcare, electronics, and consumer products, Forecast 3D supports projects from one part to more than one million parts.
As a leader in prototyping and production, as well as digital manufacturing solutions — with international manufacturing, advanced technologies, and advanced raw materials — Forecast 3D gets your product to market faster.
Founded in 1994, Forecast 3D built an additive manufacturing–focused business model that has continually evolved with the industry. What began as a prototyping operation expanded over time into full-scale production and, later, into digital and highly customized manufacturing solutions.
Throughout its growth, Forecast 3D has remained grounded in detailed craftsmanship, accelerated time to market, and a relentless focus on customer experience—principles that continue to define the company today.
In early 2026, Forecast 3D became an ADDMAN Group Company, marking the next chapter in its evolution. With the support of ADDMAN’s additive manufacturing expertise and expanding portfolio of advanced technologies, Forecast 3D is positioned to build on its legacy while continuing to push the boundaries of scalable, production-ready additive manufacturing.
Culture
Forecast 3D is one of the oldest and largest facilities of its kind in the United States. The company's roots go back to 1994. Forecast 3D became one of the first DMLS providers in 2007. In 2017 Forecast 3D became the official West Coast Experience Center for MJF by HP.
Forecast 3D is equipped with one of the world’s largest global networks of industrial 3D printers and innovative digital solutions for aerospace, automotive, industrial, healthcare, defense, electronics, consumer products, and more.
Our team is passionate about everything that is required to make a modern manufacturing facility hum.
From one of our very first projects — a rubber overmold for the Apple Newton — to our continuing work with a distinguished group of companies and designers, our focus is always on the customer experience and the craftsmanship involved with bringing new products to life.
