3D Systems sells 3D printer to Saudi company NAMI

3D Systems announced that the National Additive Manufacturing & Innovation Company (NAMI), a Saudi Arabia-based additive manufacturing company, has purchased several 3D printing technologies from 3D Systems – DMP Factory 500, DMP Flex 350 Dual and SLS 380 – to support its recently announced collaboration with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC).

A key objective of the project is to develop a digital inventory system that will shorten production time and reduce physical inventory requirements and costs. 3D Systems’ solutions, including metal and polymer 3D printing technologies and no-supports printing strategies, enable the efficient production of precise final components. NAMI’s combined expertise and 3D Systems’ leading 3D printing technology will enable the production of high performance components such as pump impellers, burners, engine fans, heat sinks and heat exchangers. This will enable SEC to minimize risk in the supply chain, reduce costs and increase efficiency.

“Our additive manufacturing solutions have demonstrated their value for improving supply chain efficiency and accelerating innovation across a variety of industries,” said Reji Puthenveetil, EVP, additive solutions and chief commercial officer, 3D Systems. “The combination of reverse engineering designs for obsolete parts and additive manufacturing helps extend the uptime and life of equipment. NAMI’s engineering and application capabilities combined with the power of our industry-leading 3D printing platforms will be invaluable tools to catalyze the collaboration with SEC. I’m looking forward to seeing how this work will not only benefit SEC but also the services it provides to its customers.”

NAMI is a joint venture between 3D Systems and the Saudi Arabian Industrial Investments Company (Dussur). It plays a central role in the realization of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which aims to build local production capacity for additive manufacturing, initially with a focus on the defense, energy and manufacturing sectors.

“Since NAMI’s inception, we have made significant progress in expanding the use of additive manufacturing within the region,” said Mohammed Swaidan, chief executive officer, NAMI. “Our collaboration with SEC reinforces our commitment to address the energy sector, and 3D Systems’ technology and applications expertise form the foundation of a transformative solution. The work we are doing with SEC will not only enhance the reliability of SEC’s supply chain but also drive substantial cost efficiencies and operational improvements.”

According to a study by Research and Markets, the market for additive manufacturing in the energy sector was estimated at USD 2.6 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow to USD 17 billion by 2032. Additive manufacturing is known for its ability to shorten design cycles and deliver high-quality, reliable and high-performance components that meet or exceed design criteria. 3D Systems supports customers in this fast-paced, high-tech industry with comprehensive solutions that include materials, 3D printing technologies, software and services. This enables energy companies to increase fuel efficiency, lower maintenance costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.