Stratasys Direct Selected for U.S. Department of War JAMA IV Pilot Program to Accelerate Part Qualification

Stratasys Direct Selected for U.S. Department of War JAMA IV Pilot Program to Accelerate Part Qualification

Stratasys Direct, the contract manufacturing division of Stratasys Ltd., has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of War Joint Additive Manufacturing Acceptability IV pilot program. This initiative aims to streamline the qualification and deployment of 3D printed components for military platforms, building on the company's existing status as a supplier for the U.S. Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Air Force and NAVAIR. Stratasys Direct currently manages an annual output exceeding 100,000 parts for defense clients, utilizing its production-scale additive manufacturing capabilities to support active defense systems. The program follows a fiscal year 2026 budget increase for defense-related additive manufacturing, which reached $3.3 billion, an 83 percent year-over-year growth.

This selection underscores the increasing integration of additive manufacturing into defense sustainment and supply chain resilience strategies. Stratasys competes with major service bureaus and vertically integrated OEMs like 3D Systems and EOS, but its established Program of Record status provides a distinct advantage in navigating the rigorous qualification requirements of the Department of War. The focus on digital manufacturing solutions addresses critical gaps in maintenance lead times and platform modernization, as evidenced by the successful deployment of aerodynamic microvanes on the C-17 fleet. As the defense sector continues to prioritize on-demand production, the ability to rapidly qualify parts becomes a primary differentiator in the competitive landscape of industrial additive manufacturing.

Participation in the JAMA IV program requires Stratasys to demonstrate consistent repeatability and data-driven quality assurance across its production workflows. For defense procurement officers, this partnership provides a validated pathway to reduce reliance on traditional legacy supply chains for mission-critical components. The company must now focus on scaling these qualification processes to meet broader platform requirements while maintaining the strict documentation standards mandated by the Department of War.