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Red Cat Expands Robotic 3D Printing for Unmanned Vessels
Blue Ops division partners with HADDY to double manufacturing capacity for USVs
Apr. 6, 2026 at 12:28pm
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Red Cat Holdings is expanding its Blue Ops division by collaborating with HADDY to implement advanced robotic production systems, allowing Blue Ops to build a microfactory environment at its facility in Valdosta, Georgia. This partnership is expected to effectively double the company's manufacturing capacity for Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs).
Why it matters
The development highlights a broader transformation in maritime manufacturing, leveraging large-scale 3D printing to streamline the design and delivery of USVs. This technology significantly accelerates the transition from design to production while enabling manufacturers to scale output in ways not previously possible.
The details
The partnership will allow Blue Ops to build a microfactory environment at its facility in Valdosta, Georgia, enhancing production efficiency and capacity. This collaboration is part of a broader trend in maritime manufacturing, leveraging large-scale 3D printing to streamline the design and delivery of USVs.
- Red Cat signed a strategic partnership with Ukraine's Spetstechnoexport last month.
- A NATO ally selected Red Cat's Black Widow small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) through a competitive tender, with delivery scheduled for this calendar year.
The players
Red Cat Holdings
A company that provides products, services, and solutions to the drone industry.
Blue Ops
A division of Red Cat Holdings that focuses on unmanned surface vessels (USVs).
HADDY
A company that Red Cat's Blue Ops division is collaborating with to implement advanced robotic production systems.
Barry Hinckley
President of Blue Ops.
What they’re saying
“The development highlights a broader transformation in boat manufacturing. Much like the industry's past shift from wood to fiberglass, large-scale 3D printing is now driving a similar evolution.”
— Barry Hinckley, President of Blue Ops
What’s next
Red Cat is expected to report earnings on May 13, 2026, with analysts projecting a loss of 13 cents per share, an improvement from the previous loss of 17 cents per share. Revenue is estimated to increase from $2.78 million to $18.88 million.
The takeaway
Red Cat's partnership with HADDY to implement advanced robotic 3D printing systems for its Blue Ops division represents a significant step forward in the company's efforts to scale its Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) production capabilities, aligning with broader industry trends towards more efficient and scalable maritime manufacturing.
