The National Additive Manufacturing and Innovation Company (NAMI), a joint venture between Dussur and 3D Systems, has collaborated with Lockheed Martin to produce and enhance quality of 3D printed aerospace components in the Kingdom.
This partnership marks a step in localizing innovative industrial technologies, with NAMI getting ready to manufacture aluminum qualification parts for testing. Once cleared, these 3D-printed components are set to enter Lockheed Martin’s global supply chain, supporting both defense and aerospace markets.
Aluminum powder and precision lasers are at the core of this initiative, which allows Saudi Arabia to position itself as a hub for cutting-edge 3D printing, reshaping supply chains, promoting self-sufficiency, and taking its niche in the global advanced manufacturing.
“NAMI is committed to supporting Saudi Arabia’s industrial transformation by enhancing supply chain resilience and meeting the growing demand for additive manufacturing technologies,” said NAMI’s CEO Mohammed Swaidan in a press release. He added that the partnership channels the company’s global mission, which is to leverage advanced technologies and world-class expertise in additive manufacturing, supporting Saudi Vision 2030 through localization and sharing industrial knowledge.
Saudi Vision 2030 prioritizes developing and localizing the Kingdom’s military industries. By anchoring this production within Saudi Arabia, companies hope to not only foster technological know-how, but also long-term international partnerships.
“Our partnership with NAMI is a significant milestone in our localization efforts, and we’re proud to work together to advance the Kingdom’s additive manufacturing capabilities while supporting job creation and economic prosperity in both nations,” said Brig. Gen. Joseph Rank, Lockheed Martin’s chief executive in Saudi Arabia and Africa.
