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NAMI Secures GAMI Military Manufacturing License in Saudi Arabia, Signaling the Start of the Middle East AM Powder Market

2026-08-05 · Impact score: 30

On August 3, 2026, NAMI (National Additive Manufacturing & Innovation), a joint venture between 3D Systems and Saudi Dussur, received certification from Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), becoming the first AM company in the country qualified for military manufacturing. NAMI will produce 3D-printed military components locally, directly supporting the defense localization goals of Vision 2030. 3D Systems' metal AM business posted double-digit growth in Q2, and the GAMI certification further unlocks the Middle Eastern defense market. This marks the region's first step from zero to one in military AM, driving regional demand for aerospace-grade powders such as Ti64, IN718, and CoCrMo. Saudi Vision 2030 targets over 50% localization of military manufacturing, and NAMI, as 3D Systems' exclusive JV in the region, is poised to become a major consumer of AM powders in the Middle East. Industry significance: The Middle East is one of the largest arms procurement markets globally, yet AM powder demand has been nearly nonexistent. NAMI's GAMI certification signals the region's official entry into metal AM-based defense manufacturing. Dussur, backed by Saudi sovereign wealth, provides long-term capital and order security, creating a bipolar landscape alongside the U.S. military AM ecosystem. For powder buyers, the Middle Eastern defense powder market is starting from scratch, offering first-mover suppliers the chance to secure exclusive supply agreements. Ti64 and IN718 are the preferred grades for defense applications, and suppliers with AS9100/NADCAP certifications will benefit the most. Monitor 3D Systems' localization needs across its powder supply chain.

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NAMI获沙特GAMI军事制造许可证——中东AM粉末市场启动

2026年8月3日，3D Systems与沙特Dussur合资的NAMI（National Additive Manufacturing & Innovation）获沙特军事工业总局（GAMI）认证，成为沙特本土首家具备军事制造资质的AM企业。NAMI将在沙特生产3D打印军事部件，直接服务Vision 2030国防自主化战略。3D Systems Q2金属AM业务两位数增长，NAMI的GAMI认证进一步打开中东军需市场。中东AM军事制造从零到一，将直接拉动Ti64、IN718、CoCrMo等航空级粉末的区域需求。沙特愿景2030规划军工本土化率超50%，NAMI作为3D Systems在该地区的独家JV，将成为中东AM粉末的超级用户。行业意义：中东是全球最大的军备采购市场之一，此前AM粉末需求几乎为零。NAMI的GAMI认证标志着该地区正式进入金属AM军工制造时代。沙特主权基金Dussur的介入意味着长期资本和订单保障，与美国军工AM体系形成双极格局。对粉末采购商的价值：中东军工粉末市场从零启动，先发供应商有望获得独家供应协议。Ti64和IN718是军工首选牌号，具备AS9100/NADCAP认证的供应商优先受益。关注3D Systems粉末供应链的本地化需求。

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