LOD, Israel, Jun 8, 2026 – Massivit 3D Printing Technologies (TASE: MSVT) has announced the appointment of Brigadier General Chris “Alf” Athearn, USAF (Ret.), to its Advisory Board. A distinguished former U.S. Air Force acquisition professional, Athearn joins Massivit with a specific mandate to support and accelerate the company’s expansion into the U.S. aerospace and defense market.
The appointment marks a strategic step in Massivit’s efforts to establish a strong U.S.-rooted presence and manufacturing ecosystem serving the defense sector.
Athearn brings 35 years of deep expertise in advanced airborne weapons systems, defense acquisition, and defense industrial base strategy. Throughout his distinguished military and government career, he has held a series of senior positions within the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Defense.
He oversaw a defense armaments portfolio exceeding $5 billion that included some of the Department of Defense’s most advanced weapons programs. Athearn served as Commander of DCMA Northrop Grumman-one of the world’s largest defense prime contractors. Athearn was also responsible for oversight of more than 400 defense contractors across seven U.S. states.
Of note, Athearn led the Weapons Capacity Task Force between 2022 and 2024, where he was charged with addressing critical Defense Industrial Base shortfalls and accelerating weapons production. He developed strategies focused on affordable mass production and has pushed for distributed manufacturing, and the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies to increase production capacity and supply chain resilience.
A long-time advocate for modernizing defense manufacturing, Athearn has championed agile production methods that accelerate deployment timelines. His expertise is expected to help strengthen Massivit’s relationships with leading defense contractors, military stakeholders, and key program offices.
Yossi Azarzar, CEO of Massivit, stated: “We are delighted to welcome Chris to our Advisory Board. The United States represents a key strategic market for Massivit and we are confident that his experience, industry relationships, and deep understanding of the U.S. defense landscape will help accelerate our engagement with leading aerospace and defense organizations while creating long-term value for our shareholders.”
Chris Athearn commented: “The U.S. is pushing hard to expand manufacturing capacity and accelerate the production of critical defense systems, but many programs still depend on legacy manufacturing methods. Massivit’s technology can dramatically reduce production lead times and enable faster innovation. I believe this capability can be a game changer for defense manufacturing. The need for advanced manufacturing has never been greater. I am honored to join Massivit’s Advisory Board and look forward to helping accelerate new manufacturing capabilities that strengthen the defense industrial base, increase production agility, and reduce the time required to field new operational capabilities.”
About Massivit
Massivit 3D Printing Technologies Ltd. (TASE: MSVT) is a publicly traded Israeli industrial technology company and the developer of Cast In Motion (CIM) — the world’s only large-format digital deposition platform for dual-component thermoset composite tooling. The company serves the defense, aerospace, automotive, marine and other industries and holds over 50 live patents and serves customers in 40 countries. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and operates through US and Belgium subsidiaries. Massivit 3D USA holds an active SAM.gov registration and CAGE Code, enabling direct federal procurement. Massivit’s Belgium subsidiary supports NATO-aligned EU sovereign manufacturing frameworks. For more information, visit www.massivit3d.com.
