Army Hands Texas Firm Exclusive Secret 3D Printing Filament Rights
Published Date: 10/13/2026
Notice
Summary
The Army plans to give Zyltech Engineering, LLC in Houston an exclusive license to use and sell special 3D printing filaments made from cool materials like ABS, nylon, and thermoplastic elastomers. This means Zyltech gets the unique right to make and sell these advanced filaments based on several Army patents. If anyone has concerns, they must speak up within 15 days of this announcement.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Exclusive License for 3D Filaments
The Department of the Army plans to grant Zyltech Engineering, LLC a partially exclusive license to make, use, and sell dual- and multi-material 3D printing filaments for specified materials: styrenic polymers and copolymers (mainly ABS and ASA), polycarbonate, nylon, and thermoplastic elastomers (including TPE, TPU, PEBA). The license covers specific Army patents and applications, including US Patent No. 10,968,539 (issue date 04/06/2021), US Patent No. 11,001,945 (05/11/2021), US Patent No. 11,566,349 (01/31/2022), US Pub. No. 2022/0033998 (02/03/2022), and US Pub. No. 2025/028952 (09/11/2025).
15‑Day Objection Window
Anyone wishing to object or submit a competing application must file written objections within 15 days following the publication of this notice (publication date: October 13, 2026). Competing applications received within that 15‑day period will be treated as objections to the contemplated exclusive license.
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