CHICAGO – DMG MORI Federal Services (DMFS), a leading provider of advanced manufacturing solutions for the U.S. defense sector, today announced it has been selected for participation in the U.S. Department of War’s Joint Additive Manufacturing Accelerator (JAMA) IV Pilot Parts Program.The competitive program, administered by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), is designed to expand and strengthen the nation’s additive manufacturing (AM) supply network by qualifying vendors capable of producing critical parts using advanced manufacturing technologies.Selection into the JAMA IV program represents a significant milestone for DMFS, marking the company’s first project focused on additive parts production and further expanding its capabilities in support of defense readiness.“Being selected for the JAMA IV Pilot Parts Program reflects the strength of our team and our continued investment in advanced manufacturing technologies,” said James V. Nudo, Chairman, DMFS. “Additive manufacturing is a critical component of the future defense industrial base, and DMFS is proud to support efforts to improve supply chain resilience and readiness.”This effort will be supported by DMG MORI’s advanced additive manufacturing platform, including the LASERTEC 30 SLM US system—an industrial metal additive manufacturing machine designed and developed in the United States and currently in production at the company’s Davis, Calif., facility. The platform enables high-precision, powder-bed fusion production of complex metal components and aligns with emerging federal requirements for secure, domestically produced manufacturing technologies. DMG MORI is among the only established manufacturers currently producing selective laser melting systems in the U.S. at scale, positioning the company as a key partner in strengthening the domestic defense manufacturing base.This announcement builds on DMG MORI’s continued investment in U.S. innovation and manufacturing. The company recently announced plans to open its new $40.5 million DMG MORI Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Center in Chicago, which is expected to advance next-generation manufacturing technologies and further position the company as a leader in high-tech production and engineering talent development in the United States. The JAMA IV project will be the first contract to be executed in the new facility.Under the JAMA program structure, DMFS has been awarded a position on a competitive contract vehicle. The government will issue specific statements of work over the program period, for which selected participants will compete for individual project awards.JAMA’s period of performance officially began on Feb. 25, 2026. Work will be performed by DMFS’s technical team, led by Head of Research & Development Fred Carter, who will oversee execution and support the company’s expansion into additive manufacturing following a rigorous 8-step end-to-end manufacturing approach with a parallel 2-step qualification check.The JAMA IV initiative is part of a broader Department of War effort to modernize manufacturing capabilities, reduce supply chain vulnerabilities, and accelerate adoption of additive technologies across the defense industrial base.
Entry marks company’s first additive manufacturing initiative supporting defense supply chain resilience.
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