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NAMI, Lockheed Martin Partner to Advance 3D Printing in Saudi Aerospace Industry

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Business Honor
16 September, 2025

NAMI and Lockheed Martin partner to produce 3D printed aerospace parts, advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

National Additive Manufacturing and Innovation Company (NAMI) partnered with American defense giant Lockheed Martin to manufacture 3D printed components for the aerospace and defense (aerodef) industry in Saudi Arabia. This is a significant step in the Vision 2030 of the Kingdom, which seeks to localize defense manufacturing along with building a sound, high-technology manufacturing base.

In the first phase of the project, NAMI and Lockheed Martin will focus on producing aluminum components with additive manufacturing (3D printing). Those parts will undergo rigorous qualification testing for strict adherence to international aerospace standards before integration into Lockheed Martin's international supply base. This program not only adds strength to the Kingdom in advanced manufacturing but also further advances the whole thrust towards diversified economic growth, creating high-skilled employment and positioning Saudi Arabia as a hub of innovation in advanced defense technology.

Besides defense applications, NAMI also partnered with Saudi Electricity Company to develop an online spare parts inventory powered by 3D Systems printers such as the DMP Factory 500 and DMP Flex 350 Dual. The project integrates metal and polymer additive manufacturing in an effort to create replacement parts faster and minimize the demand for large storage areas. The aim is to standardize manufacturing procedures and improve supply chain consistency in the energy industry in response to Vision 2030's emphasis on technology development.

Worldwide, aerospace and defense 3D printing is picking up speed. Projects such as Honeywell's Project STRATA and ASTRO America's GAMMA project are an indication of how 3D printing is being increasingly adopted for the manufacturing of parts in aerospace, naval, and military applications. With 3D printing shortening component lead times and reducing costs of production, the industry is changing its manufacturing approach, with governments and defense contractors placing heavy investments in what 3D printing has to offer.