Jiuquan launches $500m aerospace plant with 100 3D printers

Jiuquan City in China's Gansu Province has issued an EPC tender for a commercial aerospace plant combining AI design with metal 3D printing. The 3 billion yuan (~$500 million) project includes a metal powder center with 6,300 tonnes of annual capacity and 100 printing units producing 500 tonnes a year. Construction is set to begin on November 1, 2026, with a 395-day build period.

• Total investment is 3 billion yuan, roughly $500 million
• Powder center: 18 PREP units with 6,300 tonnes per year
• Printing center: 100 units with 500 tonnes of annual output
• Construction starts November 1, 2026, over a 395-day period