Demotte-based Chicago Additive secured a license for a U.S. Navy patent, marking a step forward in bringing new 3D printing technology to market.
The company has been collaboration with inventor Spencer Koroly and the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific in San Diego. Chicago Additive has played a key role in building and refining the AMOS line of 3D printers.
The AMOS printers are built to serve a wide range of users, including the U.S. military, educators and commercial users. They're designed for reliability, easy maintenance and secure operation, with features that meet strict cybersecurity standards.
The partnership helped establish a dedicated production facility with a customized assembly line designed for AMOS.
Production of the first model, the AMOS 300, is underway. The first units are expected to ship by the end of June 2025. Two more models—the AMOS 200 and AMOS 500—will follow later in the summer. In the coming weeks, early production units will be shipped to partners to finalize packaging, setup instructions and print quality.
“After 19 months of working closely with Spencer and NIWC Pacific, we’re thrilled to finally get the AMOS into the hands of users,” said Joe Podgorski, Chicago Additive CEO, in a press release. “We’re grateful to everyone at NIWC Pacific and the TechLink team who helped make this possible.”
Founded in 2024, Chicago Additive designs and manufactures high-performance 3D printers. The company has two facilities in Northwest Indiana. With one facility dedicated to the AMOS product line, Chicago Additive plans to produce up to 2,500 printers per year.
