3D Systems and the Saudi Arabian Industrial Investments Company (Dussur) owned by the Public Investment Fund, Saudi Aramco, and SABIC, established the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Company (NAMI) in 2022 to help enable Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Program.
The company provides metal and polymer 3D printing and application expertise to the Kingdom with the support of 3D Systems’ advanced hardware solutions, materials, and applications.
With Saudi Arabia ranking as one of the world’s largest defense spenders and energy producers, serving these sectors is central to NAMI’s mission. Reflecting progress in these markets, NAMI recently reached three major milestones.
- Energy production and distribution: Saudi Electric Company (SEC), the Middle East’s largest power producer, has signed an agreement to subscribe to a 30% stake in NAMI to reduce costs for high-demand spare parts, accelerate production and supply timelines, and advance digital warehousing. This partnership strengthens NAMI while deepening collaboration with SEC to establish new workflows that accelerate the adoption of 3D printing for critical energy infrastructure applications and develop a skilled national workforce. Leveraging its extensive experience in energy applications, 3D Systems will support NAMI in driving this transformation.
- Oil & Gas infrastructure: Modern Isotopes Factory (MIF), a Saudi company established to support the expanding need for radioactive sources for industrial applications, has signed a framework agreement of $26 million with NAMI involving the manufacture of up to 2,000 tungsten core components used in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) devices for pipeline and welding inspection. These components replace depleted uranium-based parts, aligning with regulatory and localization goals within Saudi Arabia.
- Aerospace & Defense: Lockheed Martin recently announced a collaboration with NAMI to qualify and additively manufacture critical military and aerospace components in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Building on more than 50 years of presence in the Kingdom, Lockheed Martin’s partnership with NAMI accelerates the adoption of additive manufacturing in this region. Parts produced through this partnership are expected to serve international aerospace and defense markets, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s role in global supply chains. 3D Systems’ Direct Metal Printing (DMP) technology and application expertise will play a central role in producing these components and expanding advanced manufacturing capabilities within the Kingdom.
In commenting on the progress 3D Systems is making in Saudi Arabia, Dr. Jeffrey Graves, president and CEO of 3D Systems, said, “In Saudi Arabia, we’re witnessing a thoughtful yet rapid transformation across every aspect of the economy and society. Vision 2030, launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is building a vibrant, diverse, and innovative economy anchored by a strong local manufacturing base.
This creates tremendous opportunities for disruptive technologies like 3D printing to thrive. Through our partnership with Dussur, we’re proud to contribute to this progress by bringing advanced application expertise and additive manufacturing technologies into the Kingdom.
With NAMI, we can deliver everything from component manufacturing to the sale and servicing of printer fleets, enabling OEMs to localize production. Our ambition is to be a key technology partner supporting the Kingdom’s industrial future. We’re especially pleased to welcome Saudi Electric Company as a partner in our joint venture and both Lockheed Martin and MIF as key customers for NAMI moving forward.”
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