DMG Mori to spend $40.5 million on new factory, R&D site in Illinois

DMG Mori Federal Services, Inc., a supplier of metal-cutting tools based in Germany, announced February 24 that it would build a new $40.5 factory and R&D center in the Chicago, Illinois metro area. The German manufacturer of machining tools and the Illinois governor’s office said the new 90,000-square-foot facility would create 74 new jobs in the area.

The facility will produce optomechanical scanners and metal additive-manufactured components and host a dedicated workforce development, in association with the City Colleges of Chicago. In a statement, Juan Salgado, Chancellor of Chicago’s City Colleges, said the partnership would expose students to “cutting-edge” manufacturing.

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“Illinois has a proud legacy of manufacturing excellence, and our investment in the Advanced Manufacturing & Innovation Center builds on that foundation to shape the next generation of industrial technology,” said James Nudo, Chairman of DMG MORI Federal Services, Inc. “By co-locating research and production in Chicago’s Goose Island industrial corridor, we are creating a powerful network effect that will accelerate innovation from discovery to deployment. This facility will expand our North American R&D capacity, advance additive manufacturing and automation technologies, and power production of dual-use and defense applications. We are proud to deepen our roots in Illinois and partner with the state’s leaders to strengthen America’s industrial competitiveness.”

“Here in Illinois, we’ve built a dynamic business environment that attracts new companies and sustained investments. DMG MORI’s expansion will serve as an important example of this exciting new economic era for our state,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “As DMG MORI collaborates with City Colleges of Chicago to support workforce development initiatives, we’re not just creating the jobs of tomorrow, we are preparing Illinoisans to fill them.”

“DMG MORI’s investment will create quality jobs, strengthen Chicago’s manufacturing ecosystem, and establish a cutting-edge R&D facility that supports innovation and long-term competitiveness,” said DCEO Director Kristin Richards. "DCEO is proud to support companies as they grow their footprint in Illinois and invest in the talent, technology, and training needed to build the future of manufacturing.”

“This partnership underscores City Colleges of Chicago’s role as a go-to workforce partner, which global companies and Illinois leaders trust to develop talent needed to grow and innovate,” said Juan Salgado, Chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago. “Our students will benefit from the insights of cutting-edge manufacturer DMG MORI, as we prepare them to launch and advance high-demand advanced manufacturing careers and contribute to a globally competitive Illinois workforce.” ​

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