AUSTIN, TX, Feb 2, 2026 – The American Center for Manufacturing & Innovation (ACMI) and EOS announced a partnership to expand advanced manufacturing capacity in the United States. The agreement adds additive manufacturing capabilities across ACMI’s industrial campus network to support commercial production. The collaboration also advances new additive manufacturing applications for defense manufacturing. The partnership combines ACMI’s production ecosystem experience with EOS engineering and additive manufacturing (AM) expertise to meet advanced manufacturing requirements and expand production capacity.
ACMI has purchased EOS AM systems, including the EOS M4 ONYX, an AMCM M 290-2 FLX featuring beam shaping technology, and AMCM M 8K.
ACMI is advancing U.S. manufacturing by aligning private capital, industry, government, and academia around domestic production needs. The organization works with manufacturers to support growth through private investment, facility development, and federal partnerships. ACMI is developing industrial campuses that support advanced manufacturing from research through production. The model enables shared infrastructure, adoption of new manufacturing techniques, and pathways to commercial output while supporting national manufacturing security.
John Burer, founder and CEO of ACMI said: “These new capabilities from EOS will play a key role in accelerating development and production timelines, delivering direct benefits to defense manufacturers and the American industrial base. This technology will help drive the factory floor of tomorrow – making American manufacturers more competitive and resilient across multiple sectors – while enabling the development of breakthrough products, hardware, and machines essential to our national security. None of this would be possible without the partnership of a global leader like EOS.”
The AMCM M 8K is designed for aerospace and defense production, supporting extended, high-precision metal additive manufacturing builds. Developed by AMCM, part of the EOS Group, the system offers an 800 × 800 × 1,200 mm build volume and uses eight 1.2 kW nLIGHT lasers. Advanced optical control and thermal management help maintain stability during long build cycles. A dedicated cooling architecture and optimized gas flow preserve part quality, including when processing copper alloys. The platform supports production of components such as rocket chambers, injectors, and fuel tanks, from prototyping through higher-volume manufacturing.
Greg Hayes, global SVP of Additive Minds, EOS said: “This partnership with ACMI represents a major step forward in accelerating the adoption of AM as a core manufacturing technology for the United States. By combining EOS’ decades of engineering expertise with ACMI’s vision for scalable production ecosystems, we’re explicitly enabling defense and aerospace manufacturers to move from concept to qualified production at an accelerated pace. The addition of systems like the AMCM M 8K and the EOS M4 ONYX into ACMI’s campuses give the U.S. industry access to capabilities that were previously out of reach, and we’re proud to support this mission to strengthen domestic manufacturing and national security.”
Source: EOS
About ACMI
ACMI Group is a U.S.-based organization that supports manufacturing and industrial hardware development. It operates through business units focused on venture investment, federal contracting, and industrial property development. ACMI Capital invests in hardware startups and manufacturing companies. ACMI Federal works with U.S. government agencies on manufacturing and supply chain programs. ACMI Properties develops and manages industrial facilities for production use. The company serves hardware startups, small and mid-sized manufacturers, and government customers across sectors including defense, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. ACMI Group supports domestic manufacturing capacity through investment, contracting, and industrial infrastructure.
About EOS
EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Krailling near Munich, Germany, is a provider of industrial 3D printing solutions. The company specializes in additive manufacturing systems for metals and polymers, serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical technology, and toolmaking. EOS offers a portfolio that includes 3D printers, materials, software, and consulting services to support end-to-end additive manufacturing processes. EOS operates in over 15 countries, providing manufacturing solutions to a global customer base. EOS is recognized for its role in the development and commercialization of laser sintering technologies, contributing to the advancement of additive manufacturing.