Recognition Reinforces Cybersecurity Leadership and Advancing Illinois’ Role in Strengthening the Nation’s Defense Industrial Base

 

CHICAGO — DMG MORI Federal Services, Inc., a leading provider of advanced manufacturing solutions for the U.S. federal government and defense sector, today announced it has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 Level 2, validating the company’s robust cybersecurity posture and readiness to manage Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in support of Department of Defense (DoD) missions.

 

This achievement places DMG MORI among an elite group to have reached this advanced level of cybersecurity compliance, and one of the first global advanced manufacturing organizations to do so.

 

“Earning CMMC 2.0 Level 2 certification is a testament to DMG MORI’s deep commitment to cybersecurity, operational integrity, and mission readiness,” said Mark Mohr, President of DMG MORI Federal Services. “This milestone strengthens our position as a trusted partner to the U.S. Department of Defense and reaffirms our long-term commitment to advancing secure manufacturing capabilities right here in Illinois.”

 

A Three-Year Cybersecurity Milestone

Achieved after a three-year company-wide effort, the CMMC 2.0 Level 2 certification confirms DMG MORI’s compliance with 110 security controls derived from NIST SP 800-171 R2.
Key outcomes include:

• Independent Third-Party Verification: Certification through a CMMC-Accredited Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO).
• Supply Chain Security and Readiness: Ensuring that DMG MORI’s advanced manufacturing platforms, automation systems, and digital infrastructure meet the DoD’s highest standards for protecting sensitive data.
• Competitive Differentiation: Establishing DMG MORI as one of the few global advanced manufacturing firms capable of supporting high-security, dual-use defense applications.

 

“CMMC 2.0 Level 2 represents more than just a compliance milestone—it reflects
DMG MORI’s long-term investment in America’s manufacturing and defense resilience,” said Mohr. “Our cybersecurity framework now stands among the most advanced in the industry, empowering us to help build a more secure and innovative industrial base.”

 

Advancing Illinois as a Hub for Secure, High-Tech Manufacturing

The certification reinforces DMG MORI’s broader role in positioning Illinois as a national leader in advanced manufacturing, innovation, and defense production.

 

Headquartered in northern Illinois, DMG MORI is part of a growing ecosystem of companies and research institutions driving the next generation of manufacturing excellence. By achieving CMMC 2.0 Level 2, DMG MORI enhances the state’s competitive advantage in attracting high-security defense and aerospace manufacturing, while supporting federal priorities under the CHIPS and Science Act and National Defense Authorization Act to rebuild U.S. industrial capacity.

 

The certification also underscores Illinois’ growing leadership in:

• Defense Manufacturing Readiness: Building the cybersecurity and production infrastructure required to support mission-critical federal contracts.
• Economic Growth and Workforce Development: Expanding career pathways in robotics, automation, and digital manufacturing through partnerships between industry, academia, and government.
• Industrial Resilience: Strengthening the region’s role as a secure and capable node in the U.S. defense supply chain.

 

“Investing in this certification process reflects our confidence in Illinois’ advanced manufacturing future,” added Mohr. “With world-class talent, strong public-private partnerships, and a culture of innovation, Illinois is poised to lead the nation in secure, high-technology manufacturing.”

 

About DMG MORI

DMG MORI is a leading global manufacturer of high-precision machine tools and is represented in 44 countries – with 124 sales and service locations, including 17 production plants. In the “Global One Company”, more than 13,500 employees are driving the development of holistic solutions in the manufacturing industry. Our portfolio covers sustainable manufacturing solutions based on the technologies Turning, Milling, Grinding, Boring as well as Ultrasonic, Lasertec and Additive Manufacturing. With technology integration, end-to-end automation and digitization solutions we make it possible to increase productivity and resource efficiency at the same time.

 

About DMG MORI Federal Services, Inc.

A U.S. subsidiary of DMG MORI, DMG MORI Federal Services delivers advanced manufacturing systems, additive technologies, and automation solutions to federal and defense customers. With a focus on innovation, quality, and compliance, DMG MORI Federal Services supports mission-critical operations across the armed forces and national laboratories.

 

About CMMC 2.0 Level 2

The Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 framework enhances protection of Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) across the Defense Industrial Base. Level 2 certification requires third-party assessment of 110 security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 R2 and is valid for three years with annual affirmations.