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Phillips Federal delivers hybrid and additive manufacturing training systems to expand U.S. Navy fleet readiness. Thursday 30 July 2026, 5:14:42 PM HANOVER, Md. - Phillips Corporation, Federal Division, announced the U.S. Navy has expanded its advanced manufacturing training capabilities at the Navy's Schoolhouse in Danville, Virginia, through the procurement of hybrid and additive manufacturing systems delivered in partnership with BlueForge Alliance, the Navy's procurement and program management partner. The investment includes 12 Phillips Hybrid Manufacturing Systems and 12 Markforged X7 composite additive manufacturing systems, providing sailors with hands-on experience across metal hybrid manufacturing, composite additive manufacturing, and production-ready workflows. The equipment will support Navy personnel participating in the Afloat Training Program and help develop the skilled advanced manufacturing workforce required to strengthen fleet readiness and sustainment capabilities. At the core of the deployment are 12 Phillips Hybrid built on Haas TM-1P CNC platforms and integrated with Meltio's Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology. By combining precision CNC machining and metal additive manufacturing in a single platform, the systems enable sailors to manufacture new components, repair worn parts, restore high-value assets, and add material only where needed. This integrated approach provides greater speed and flexibility than traditional manufacturing methods alone while reducing material waste and shortening lead times. For Navy personnel, these capabilities provide hands-on experience with production-ready technologies designed to support fleet sustainment, depot maintenance, and expeditionary manufacturing operations. 12 Markforged X7 composite additive manufacturing systems provide advanced 3D printing capabilities, enabling sailors to rapidly produce durable composite parts, tooling, fixtures, prototypes, and replacement components. Together, the hybrid and composite technologies expose sailors to a broad range of advanced manufacturing capabilities supporting shipboard and shore-based operations. Together, the systems create a comprehensive advanced manufacturing training environment that mirrors the production capabilities increasingly being deployed throughout the U.S. Navy. By providing hands-on experience with both metal hybrid manufacturing and composite additive technologies, the Danville Schoolhouse will help prepare sailors to manufacture, repair, and sustain critical components closer to the point of need. BlueForge Alliance executed the procurement on behalf of the U.S. Navy, working closely with Phillips Federal to deliver a standardized, production-ready manufacturing solution aligned with fleet sustainment and workforce development objectives. The Navy's broader Deployed Advanced Manufacturing initiatives emphasize point-of-need production and workforce development through the integration of polymer and metal additive manufacturing across shipboard and shore-based operations - priorities directly supported by the Danville Schoolhouse training environment. Shipboard success, including the production of a replacement sprayer plate aboard USS Bataan, underscores the importance of training sailors on production-ready manufacturing technologies before they deploy. The Navy Schoolhouse is owned by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and operated in collaboration with the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR). "This effort reflects a highly collaborative approach between the Navy, BlueForge Alliance, Meltio, Markforged, and Phillips Federal to deliver real-world manufacturing capability for the fleet," said Bobby Keithley, Vice President of Sales & Product Strategy, Phillips Federal. "By training sailors on the same hybrid and additive systems they will encounter aboard ship, the Navy is accelerating readiness, improving sustainment outcomes, and strengthening its advanced manufacturing workforce. Hybrid manufacturing provides a powerful advantage by combining additive and subtractive processes, enabling sailors to produce new components, repair worn parts, and reduce dependence on traditional supply chains when operating in contested or remote environments." "It is difficult to think of a more challenging environment than operating at sea, and Meltio's technology could not be in better hands than the team at the Navy's Danville Schoolhouse, supported by Phillips Federal," said Gabriel Ortiz, Americas Channel Manager at Meltio. "As a retired sailor, I have a special appreciation for what this technology can accomplish when placed in the hands of well-trained sailors and Marines. Equipping the next generation of naval maintainers with advanced manufacturing capabilities will strengthen fleet readiness and help ensure critical parts can be produced whenever and wherever they are needed." About Phillips Federal Phillips Federal, a division of Phillips Corporation, is the largest supplier of advanced manufacturing technology and services to the U.S. federal government. With decades of experience, Phillips Federal delivers tailored solutions for aerospace, defense, energy, and other government applications. Through innovation, expertise, and strategic partnerships, Phillips Federal provides the tools and technologies federal agencies need to strengthen readiness and accomplish their missions.

Phillips Federal delivers Hybrid and Additive Manufacturing training systems to expand U.S. Navy fleet readiness. HANOVER, Md. - Phillips Corporation, Federal Division, announced the U.S. Navy has expanded its advanced manufacturing training capabilities at the Navy's Schoolhouse in Danville, Virginia, through the procurement of hybrid and additive manufacturing systems delivered in partnership with BlueForge Alliance, the Navy's procurement and program management partner. The investment includes 12 Phillips Hybrid Manufacturing Systems and 12 Markforged X7 composite additive manufacturing systems, providing sailors with hands-on experience across metal hybrid manufacturing, composite additive manufacturing, and production-ready workflows. The equipment will support Navy personnel participating in the Afloat Training Program and help develop the skilled advanced manufacturing workforce required to strengthen fleet readiness and sustainment capabilities. At the core of the deployment are 12 Phillips Hybrid built on Haas TM-1P CNC platforms and integrated with Meltio's Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology. By combining precision CNC machining and metal additive manufacturing in a single platform, the systems enable sailors to manufacture new components, repair worn parts, restore high-value assets, and add material only where needed. This integrated approach provides greater speed and flexibility than traditional manufacturing methods alone while reducing material waste and shortening lead times. For Navy personnel, these capabilities provide hands-on experience with production-ready technologies designed to support fleet sustainment, depot maintenance, and expeditionary manufacturing operations. 12 Markforged X7 composite additive manufacturing systems provide advanced 3D printing capabilities, enabling sailors to rapidly produce durable composite parts, tooling, fixtures, prototypes, and replacement components. Together, the hybrid and composite technologies expose sailors to a broad range of advanced manufacturing capabilities supporting shipboard and shore-based operations. Together, the systems create a comprehensive advanced manufacturing training environment that mirrors the production capabilities increasingly being deployed throughout the U.S. Navy. By providing hands-on experience with both metal hybrid manufacturing and composite additive technologies, the Danville Schoolhouse will help prepare sailors to manufacture, repair, and sustain critical components closer to the point of need. BlueForge Alliance executed the procurement on behalf of the U.S. Navy, working closely with Phillips Federal to deliver a standardized, production-ready manufacturing solution aligned with fleet sustainment and workforce development objectives. The Navy's broader Deployed Advanced Manufacturing initiatives emphasize point-of-need production and workforce development through the integration of polymer and metal additive manufacturing across shipboard and shore-based operations - priorities directly supported by the Danville Schoolhouse training environment. Shipboard success, including the production of a replacement sprayer plate aboard USS Bataan, underscores the importance of training sailors on production-ready manufacturing technologies before they deploy. The Navy Schoolhouse is owned by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and operated in collaboration with the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR). "This effort reflects a highly collaborative approach between the Navy, BlueForge Alliance, Meltio, Markforged, and Phillips Federal to deliver real-world manufacturing capability for the fleet," said Bobby Keithley, Vice President of Sales & Product Strategy, Phillips Federal. "By training sailors on the same hybrid and additive systems they will encounter aboard ship, the Navy is accelerating readiness, improving sustainment outcomes, and strengthening its advanced manufacturing workforce. Hybrid manufacturing provides a powerful advantage by combining additive and subtractive processes, enabling sailors to produce new components, repair worn parts, and reduce dependence on traditional supply chains when operating in contested or remote environments." "It is difficult to think of a more challenging environment than out at sea, and Meltio's technology could not be in better hands than the team at the Navy's Danville Schoolhouse, supported by Phillips Federal," said Gabriel Ortiz, Americas Channel Manager at Meltio. "As a retired sailor, I have a special appreciation for what this technology can accomplish when placed in the hands of well-trained sailors and Marines. Equipping the next generation of naval maintainers with advanced manufacturing capabilities will strengthen fleet readiness and help ensure critical parts can be produced whenever and wherever they are needed." About Phillips Federal Phillips Federal, a division of Phillips Corporation, is the largest supplier of advanced manufacturing technology and services to the U.S. federal government. With decades of experience, Phillips Federal delivers tailored solutions for aerospace, defense, energy, and other government applications. Through innovation, expertise, and strategic partnerships, Phillips Federal provides the tools and technologies federal agencies need to strengthen readiness and accomplish their missions.

Phillips Machine Tools Asia launches 'Haas UMC Masters Club' for elite CNC owners across Asia. Editorial highlights. * Phillips Machine Tools Asia has launched the Haas UMC Masters Club to support and reward elite 5-axis CNC machine owners. * The community is built on three pillars: preferential benefits, advanced technical training, and long-term machine lifecycle support. * Industry leader Gaurav Luthra of Auxein Medical has been appointed as the official brand ambassador for the new club. Phillips Machine Tools Asia, the region's premier distributor of Haas CNC machine tools, announced the launch of the 'Haas UMC Masters Club' - an exclusive membership community designed for customers who have invested in Haas 5-Axis Universal Machining Center (UMC) Series machines through Phillips Machine Tools Asia. The UMC Masters Club is more than a loyalty program. It is a recognition of the serious commitment that UMC owners have made - to precision, to capability, and to staying ahead in an increasingly competitive manufacturing landscape. Membership is by qualification, not application: if you own a Haas UMC purchased through Phillips Machine Tools Asia, you are already part of an elite group. The Club was formally inaugurated by Gaurav Luthra, Technical Director, Auxein Medical - one of Asia's most prolific adopters of Haas UMC technology, with one of the highest numbers of UMC installations on the continent. In recognition of his deep expertise, his commitment to 5-axis precision manufacturing, and his standing within the community, Phillips Machine Tools Asia has appointed Luthra as the Official Brand Ambassador of the Haas UMC Masters Club. "Luthra's journey with Haas UMC machines embodies everything the Masters Club stands for - relentless pursuit of precision, investment in capability, and a genuine desire to push the boundaries of what's possible in advanced manufacturing," said Rupesh Ranjan, Director - Sales, Phillips Machine Tools. "Having him inaugurate and champion this community sends a powerful signal to UMC owners across Asia: this Club is built by practitioners, for practitioners." A Machine That Demands Its Own Community The Haas UMC Series represents the pinnacle of simultaneous 5-axis machining - a class of machine trusted by aerospace, automotive, defence, and medical manufacturers worldwide for its rigidity, repeatability, and unmatched versatility. Owning one is a statement of intent. The UMC Masters Club is built to honor that intent and help members get more from their investment at every stage of the machine's life. "Our UMC customers are not casual buyers - they are forward-thinking manufacturers who have made a significant capital commitment," said Ranjan. "The UMC Masters Club is our commitment back to them: to ensure that every member has the tools, the knowledge, and the community to extract maximum value from their machine for years to come." Three Pillars of Membership The UMC Masters Club is structured around three core principles: Preferential Benefits - Members unlock an exclusive suite of commercial advantages designed to protect and extend their investment. From service and maintenance support to referral rewards and priority event access, the Club is built to reward loyalty with tangible returns. Technical Learning & Expert Support - Manufacturing excellence is built on operator excellence. Members gain access to complimentary Haas Factory Outlet (HFO) training programs and expert OPTO (Optimization) consultations to sharpen their teams' capabilities, reduce cycle times, and unlock the full performance envelope of their machines. Lifecycle Value - A Haas UMC is a long-term asset. The UMC Masters Club is designed to accompany members through every phase of ownership - from commissioning through peak utilization - ensuring that the return on investment grows, not diminishes, with time. Tiered Membership Recognition The UMC Masters Club features a tiered structure - Gold, Silver, and Bronze - reflecting the depth of a member's engagement and investment with Phillips. Each tier carries its own distinct set of benefits, with members encouraged to contact Phillips Asia directly to learn what their membership unlocks. "We deliberately wanted this to be a conversation, not a brochure," Ranjan added. "The best way to understand what the Club can do for your business is to speak with us directly." Stay ahead of the curve. Get the latest industry insights and reports delivered directly to your inbox. No spam, just pure industry knowledge. Unsubscribe anytime.