3D Systems' Saudi Venture NAMI Secures Military Manufacturing License
The National Additive Manufacturing and Innovation Company (NAMI), a joint venture including 3D Systems, has obtained a crucial license from Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) to produce additively manufactured defense components domestically.
The National Additive Manufacturing and Innovation Company (NAMI), a Saudi Arabian enterprise formed by 3D Systems, Dussur, and Saudi Energy, has been awarded a Military Manufacturing License by the Kingdom’s General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI). This authorization permits NAMI to join a select group of Saudi firms eligible for regulated military manufacturing activities within the country, enabling the qualification and production of additively manufactured components for defense programs.
This license allows NAMI to directly handle the qualification and production processes within Saudi Arabia, eliminating the need for third-party involvement. This is expected to expedite the localization of aerospace and defense component manufacturing for international defense original equipment manufacturers on Saudi soil. The development aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objective to localize over 50 percent of military expenditures by 2030.
NAMI has achieved several milestones recently, including a partnership with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) to establish a digital spare-parts inventory in 2024, utilizing 3D Systems’ printers. In October 2025, SEC acquired a strategic stake in NAMI, reinforcing the venture's position as a national champion in additive manufacturing and expanding its supply chain across industrial sectors. On the defense front, NAMI began producing 3D printed aerospace and defense components in the Kingdom with Lockheed Martin in September 2025, focusing initially on aluminum parts for qualification.
The Saudi Arabian additive manufacturing market, valued at over $300 million, is projected to reach approximately $2 billion by 2034, driven by defense, energy, and industrial localization initiatives under Vision 2030. NAMI aims to become one of the top five regional additive manufacturing service providers by 2030.
The GAMI license is a significant step for NAMI and 3D Systems, enabling direct domestic production and qualification of defense components. This supports supply chain resilience and localization efforts, crucial for the aerospace and defense sectors. It positions NAMI to play a key role in Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030 goals for military spending localization and contributes to the broader trend of advanced manufacturing adoption in strategic industries.
Edited by the news editor with AI from the original report — please refer to the original source.