DMG MORI Federal Services Enters US Defense Supply Chain with JAMA IV Pilot Program

Program Overview and Significance

DMG MORI Federal Services (DMFS) has been selected for the US Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) Joint Additive Manufacturing Accelerator (JAMA) IV Pilot Parts Program, marking the company’s first foray into additive manufacturing (AM) parts production. The program commenced on February 25, 2026, and operates as a qualification framework rather than a traditional fixed-scope contract. This approach allows the DLA to issue work orders to pre-approved vendors without repeatedly initiating full acquisition processes.

“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 of 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.”

Technical Execution and Facility Utilization

DMFS will utilize its LASERTEC 30 SLM US system, a powder bed fusion (PBF) machine, for the program. This system is designed, built, and currently in production at DMG MORI’s Davis, California facility. The company is one of the few manufacturers producing selective laser melting systems domestically at scale, a significant advantage given the federal procurement policy shift toward US-sourced production technology.

The technical execution will be led by Fred Carter, DMFS’s head of research and development (R&D), who will oversee an eight-step end-to-end manufacturing process. This process includes a parallel two-step qualification check, ensuring compliance with stringent defense standards.

The work will be conducted at DMG MORI’s new Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Center in Chicago, a $40.5 million facility. The JAMA IV program will be the first contract executed at this state-of-the-art center.

Addressing Defense Supply Chain Challenges

The selection of DMFS for the JAMA IV program comes at a time when the defense procurement landscape is facing significant challenges. Many legacy military parts are produced by a dwindling number of qualified suppliers, leading to extended lead times for critical components.

The DLA’s strategy of expanding its AM vendor network through initiatives like JAMA IV aims to mitigate these issues. By leveraging qualified AM vendors, the DLA can produce parts on demand from digital files, eliminating the dependency on potentially obsolete suppliers.

Competitive Landscape and Industry Trends

DMFS is not the only company entering the JAMA IV program. In May 2026, Nikon AM Synergy was awarded a contract under the same program. The DLA is using these pilots to assess the reliability of AM in replacing conventional production methods for critical defense components.

Applied Rapid Technologies (ART), a Virginia-based company, was also selected as a prime contractor under the JAMA IV program. ART will produce flight-safety-critical and mission-essential components, further underscoring the DLA’s strategy of diversifying its vendor pool.

The DLA’s approach reflects a broader trend in the defense industry, where traditional supply chain models are being supplemented, and in some cases replaced, by additive manufacturing solutions.

Conclusion

The JAMA IV program represents a significant opportunity for DMFS to demonstrate the capabilities of its advanced manufacturing technologies in the defense sector. As the company executes its first AM parts production contract, it will contribute to the DLA’s efforts to enhance supply chain resilience and readiness.