Divergent Technologies Unveils Industrial 3D Printer and Long Beach Hub

The Monolith One, developed over 28 months by a team led by Chief Technology Officer Brian Erhartic, serves as the engine for the company’s software-defined manufacturing platform, DAPS. Standing over eight meters tall, the laser powder bed fusion printer utilizes 12 individual 2kW lasers to achieve 24kW of power. It is designed to process various industry-standard alloys, including titanium, steel, and aluminum, with a build volume of 700 x 700 x 835 mm. Unlike commercial units, the machine remains proprietary to Divergent’s internal operations.

Following the success of six units currently operating in Torrance, the company plans to install 64 additional printers at the new Long Beach site over the next two years. CEO Lukas Czinger noted that the facility is engineered to produce tens of thousands of munition airframes annually, positioning the company to address supply chain bottlenecks that often delay complex defense hardware. The project is expected to create approximately 1,000 direct jobs, further cementing the region's status as a hub for aerospace innovation.

Divergent’s push to scale comes as the company continues to support major defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin and RTX. With over $1 billion raised since its 2014 founding and a valuation reaching $2.3 billion, the firm is positioning its additive manufacturing capabilities as a central component in modernizing the American defense industrial base.