Khabarovsk Plant Launches 3D Printing Filament Production for Drones

The Khabarovsk Mechanical Plant is launching a new production line for 3D printing filaments. The facility, based in the Khabarovsk Advanced Development Territory (ADT), will focus on materials for drone components. With an investment of 7.4 million rubles, the project aims to boost local manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports.

The plant will produce PLA and PETG plastic filaments, essential for additive manufacturing. These materials are widely used in 3D printing, particularly for drone parts. A production line with a capacity of 40 kilograms per hour will be installed, alongside a shredder for recycling and 3D printers for testing.

Monthly output is expected to reach six tons, or up to 72 tons annually. Some of this output has already been pre-ordered by a partner company. The facility will occupy 500 square meters in Khabarovsk, with production set to begin in the second quarter of 2026. Full capacity is projected to be achieved by 2027.

The project is part of a broader effort to develop the regional industrial base. It also seeks to strengthen expertise in additive technologies across the Far East. Currently, 131 residents are active within the Khabarovsk ADT, with total investments surpassing 430 billion rubles.

The new production line will help replace imported materials while supporting local industry growth. Once fully operational, it will contribute to the region's expanding role in high-tech manufacturing. The plant's focus on 3D printing filaments aligns with wider goals to advance innovation in the Far East.