Forecast 3D – Industrial 3D Printing & Digital Manufacturing
Carlsbad, United States
Verified supplier · Last verified 2 May 2026
Forecast 3D is an industrial 3D printing and additive manufacturing service provider with 30 years of experience since 1994. Operating a 50,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility in Carlsbad, California, the company offers comprehensive digital manufacturing solutions spanning prototyping, production, and bridge manufacturing across polymers, composites, and metals. With over 60 industrial 3D printers and production of 1 million+ parts annually for 40,000+ customers globally, Forecast 3D serves as the West Coast experience center for HP and specializes in rapid design iteration and high-volume scalable manufacturing.
What makes them different
Forecast 3D distinguishes itself as one of the oldest and largest 3D printing service providers in the United States with 30 years of operational history. The company serves as the official West Coast experience center for HP's digital manufacturing network, providing access to cutting-edge HP technologies. Their integrated approach combines 60+ industrial printers across polymer and metal technologies with validated application solutions for specific industries (Unmanned Systems, Eyewear, Footwear, Automotive), enabling customers to scale from prototype to 1 million+ parts annually. The recent acquisition by ADDMAN Group further strengthens their Southern California manufacturing hub with combined Carlsbad and Irvine facilities.
Industries served
- Aerospace & Defense
- Automotive & Motorsport
- Medical Devices & Healthcare
- Consumer Electronics
- Unmanned Systems (UxS)
- Eyewear
- Footwear
- Agriculture
- Logistics & Delivery
Capacity
60+ industrial 3D printers in both polymer and metal technologies; 50,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Carlsbad; 1 million+ parts produced annually; 40,000+ customers served globally; average lead time <1 week for bridge manufacturing; 1 day to start production on validated applications
Technologies
- MJF
- FDM
- SLA
- CNC Machining
- SLM
- Material Jetting
Materials
- ABS
- PC (Polycarbonate)
- TPU
- PP (Polypropylene)
- Standard Resin
- Maraging Steel
Certifications
- ISO 9001
- AS9100
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- ITAR
Typical lead time: <1 week
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