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Zawya
20-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi's Immensa receives ‘Made in the Emirates' certification for energy spare parts
Saudi-based additive manufacturing company Immensa has received the 'Made in the Emirates' certification for a range of critical spare parts. The certified items include high-performance rotating parts essential to energy sector operations, where equipment uptime and reliability are mission-critical, the company said in a statement. 'By producing certified spare parts locally, we are reducing reliance on global supply chains, enhancing operational resilience, and contributing to the UAE's industrial strategy,' said Fahmi Al-Shawwa, CEO of Immensa. The 'Made in the Emirates' mark confirms that Immensa's components meet rigorous national benchmarks for quality and safety, supporting the goals of the Operation 300bn strategy. Immensa operates two DNV-certified additive manufacturing facilities in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, according to the company website. (Writing by P Deol; Editing by Anoop Menon) (
Trade Arabia
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Trade Arabia
Immensa wins ‘Made in the Emirates' certification for additively manufactured parts
Immensa, a leading digital manufacturer, has received the 'Made in the Emirates' certification for a range of critical spare parts, becoming the first company in the UAE to have components produced through additive manufacturing officially recognised under the national quality mark. The certification, awarded by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), reflects the UAE's growing leadership in industrial innovation and reinforces its commitment to building a globally competitive manufacturing ecosystem. Immensa's achievement highlights the progressive efforts of MoIAT to expand the national mark beyond conventional manufacturing, enabling recognition of next-generation production technologies. Supporting the goals of the country's Operation 300bn strategy, the 'Made in the Emirates' mark confirms that Immensa's components meet rigorous national benchmarks for quality and safety. Among the certified items are high-performance rotating parts essential to energy sector operations, where equipment uptime and reliability are mission-critical. Fahmi Al-Shawwa, CEO of Immensa, said: 'This milestone represents more than a certification. It reinforces our commitment to national industrial advancement'. 'By producing certified spare parts locally, we are reducing reliance on global supply chains, enhancing operational resilience, and contributing to the UAE's industrial strategy.' The achievement builds on Immensa's broader localization efforts. The company holds a 61.52 percent In-Country Value (ICV) score and is the first in the MENA region to receive DNV's AM Manufacturer Certification (AMC 2). Its digital manufacturing model enables on-demand production of spare parts, minimizing downtime and improving supply chain security across the energy sector. This milestone directly contributes to the UAE's Make it in the Emirates campaign and reflects how government-industry collaboration is accelerating the country's transformation into a global hub for advanced manufacturing. By advancing national capabilities in digital and additive production, Immensa is contributing to the UAE's broader vision of building a future-ready, knowledge-based economy. Immensa is presenting its certified components during Make it in the Emirates 2025, showcasing how advanced manufacturing is enabling a more agile, resilient industrial future for the UAE. – TradeArabia News Service
Asharq Al-Awsat
09-02-2025
- Automotive
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Arabia Secures Half of the Gulf's Energy Spare Parts Market
Saudi Arabia's energy spare parts industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by the adoption of digital manufacturing technologies. The Kingdom now commands more than half of this market in the Gulf region, with an estimated annual value of $10 to $15 billion, while the global market stands at approximately $90 billion per year. This underscores the importance of localization, especially with the increasing adoption of 3D printing. During an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Fahmi Al-Shawwa, founder and CEO of Immensa, said he expects the local sector to witness significant growth in the coming years, as expansion opportunities in the Saudi market present promising prospects. Immensa, a Saudi company, is the largest digital manufacturer in the Middle East and North Africa. The company has digitized over 15,000 spare parts, evaluated more than 2.1 million parts using artificial intelligence, and produced over 200 components using additive manufacturing—an advanced technique that builds parts layer by layer from a 3D digital model. According to Al-Shawwa, the value of locally manufactured energy sector components in Saudi Arabia using 3D printing ranges between $1 billion and $4 billion, creating significant opportunities for local companies to expand their operations. He also revealed that Immensa aims to double its growth by 2025 as 3D printing technologies continue to advance. In 2024, the company achieved a 300% increase in production capacity, reflecting substantial improvements in manufacturing processes. Al-Shawwa emphasized that Immensa is expanding its production capabilities and offering innovative solutions to enhance efficiency. The adoption of 3D printing allows Saudi Arabia to produce high-value components domestically, strengthening the industrial sector, which contributes 12% to 15% of the country's GDP. The biggest challenge facing the industry is raising awareness about the potential of advanced manufacturing technologies, according to Al-Shawwa. He stressed that 3D printing is not just an emerging industry but a revolutionary manufacturing method capable of transforming various sectors. 'Both the private and public sectors face challenges in embracing the risks associated with adopting new technologies. This calls for greater awareness and education on the true benefits of these innovations,' he stated. Regarding local talent development, Al-Shawwa confirmed that Immensa is investing in specialized consulting services, training programs, and new manufacturing facilities to support national innovation. The company is also strengthening cybersecurity and infrastructure to create a secure and sustainable environment for protecting local digital inventories. He noted that Saudi Arabia is strongly committed to adopting the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which has become a strategic necessity rather than a luxury. Al-Shawwa concluded by saying that Immensa's greatest value lies in its ability to create a local digital inventory, which could reduce reliance on global markets and unlock new opportunities for innovation in the energy spare parts industry.
