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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. 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.” — Bobby Keithley, Vice President of Sales & Product Strategy, Phillips Federal
“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. 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.” — Gabriel Ortiz, Americas Channel Manager, Meltio

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.

Learn more at www.phillipscorp.com/federal/.

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Lauren Ramsey
Phillips Corporation
Email: LRamsey@phillipscorp.com
Phone: (501) 993-0520

By uniting engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing, industrial 3D printing, and EOS P 770 technology, Phillips Federal rapidly lead the production of 20 mission-ready drones in just one week. 

HANOVER, Md. — Phillips Federal demonstrated how advanced manufacturing can rapidly transform mission requirements into mission-ready drones during Drone Dominance Gauntlet II. Supporting Adler Aerospace on exceptionally short notice, the team designed, manufactured, assembled, and fielded a fleet of 20 drones in approximately one week, showcasing the speed, agility, and scalability required to strengthen the Department of Defense’s evolving drone manufacturing capabilities. 

Central to the effort was additive manufacturing. Drone airframes were produced on the EOS P 770, enabling rapid design iterations, precision production, and repeatable manufacturing at a pace that traditional methods could not achieve. Phillips Federal integrated the technology with its engineering expertise, manufacturing capabilities, and partner ecosystem to quickly transition innovative designs into operational systems. 

Drawing upon decades of experience supporting the federal government, Phillips Federal rapidly adapted the drone design with a new electronics architecture, thermal imaging capability for nighttime operations, and numerous engineering improvements. Working alongside industry partners around the clock, the team manufactured, assembled, tested, and prepared the systems for competition, demonstrating how advanced manufacturing can compress development timelines while maintaining mission readiness. 

Beyond supplying equipment, Phillips Federal orchestrated the technologies, engineering talent, manufacturing expertise, and strategic partnerships required to execute under an extremely demanding schedule. The effort demonstrated how additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing can rapidly scale defense manufacturing, accelerate unmanned systems production, and strengthen the nation’s defense industrial base. 

“Drone Dominance Gauntlet II demonstrated what is possible when advanced manufacturing, engineering expertise, and the right technology ecosystem come together to solve mission-critical challenges,” said Patrick Tucker, Business Development Manager, Phillips Federal. “By leveraging the EOS P 770 and our partner network, we rapidly produced mission-ready drones under an aggressive timeline while establishing a strong foundation for Phillips Federal’s continued growth in unmanned systems and scalable drone production.” 

Throughout the event, Phillips Federal collaborated with Adler Aerospace, Raven, and Parabellum to integrate manufacturing, flight testing, aircraft tuning, and munitions expertise into a unified production effort. The collaboration reinforced the importance of an integrated partner ecosystem in delivering operational capability at speed. 

As Drone Dominance advances through future phases, Phillips Federal will continue investing in additive manufacturing, industrial 3D printing, and advanced drone manufacturing technologies that accelerate mission-ready production, strengthen the defense industrial base, and support the Department of War’s growing demand for scalable unmanned systems. 

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 offers tailored solutions for aerospace, defense, energy, and other government applications. Through innovation, expertise, and strategic partnerships, Phillips Federal delivers the tools and technologies federal agencies need to achieve their mission objectives.   Learn more at www.phillipscorp.com/federal/. 

For further information, please contact:  

Lauren Ramsey, 
Vice President, US Marketing Phillips Corporation  
Email: LRamsey@phillipscorp.com 
Phone: (501) 993-0520  

HANOVER, Md. — Phillips Corporation today announced the rebranding of its Hybrid division to Phillips Advanced Manufacturing Solutions (AMS), reflecting the organization’s expanded capabilities and continued growth in advanced manufacturing. The company also announced the promotion of Brian Kristaponis to President of the division.  The transition to Phillips Advanced Manufacturing Solutions marks a strategic evolution, aligning the division’s name with the full scope of capabilities it delivers across hybrid, standalone additive, and deployable manufacturing systems.  “This rebrand reflects a fundamental shift in how manufacturing is evolving,” said Brian Kristaponis, President of Phillips Advanced Manufacturing Solutions. “Our customers are increasingly focused on how technologies come together to improve flexibility, resilience, and speed. Phillips Advanced Manufacturing Solutions positions us to lead in that environment, bringing together a broad ecosystem of technologies, partners, and expertise to deliver integrated manufacturing solutions while continuing to support the critical equipment that powers production.”  Phillips Advanced Manufacturing Solutions provides end-to-end capabilities, including: 
  • Hybrid manufacturing systems integrating additive and subtractive processes 
  • Standalone additive manufacturing technologies 
  • Large-format robotic metal additive & machining systems and services 
  • Deployable and expeditionary Point-of-Need manufacturing solutions 
  • Integrated hardware, software, applications engineering, and lifecycle support 
This evolution reflects the division’s growing role in supporting mission-critical applications across federal, commercial, and education sectors, while enabling distributed and point-of-need production environments.  “Advanced manufacturing is reshaping how products are designed, built, and sustained across nearly every industry,” said John Harrison, President of Phillips Global Additive. “Our customers look beyond individual machines. They want trusted partners who can help them evaluate technologies, integrate complete solutions, and support them long after installation. Phillips Advanced Manufacturing Solutions represents that broader mission.  Brian has been instrumental in building this organization, strengthening strategic partnerships, and helping customers successfully implement advanced manufacturing technologies. His leadership has positioned this division for continued growth, and I am excited to see him lead its next chapter as President.”  Kristaponis joined Phillips Corporation in 2016 and was appointed General Manager of the Hybrid division in 2023. As President of Phillips Advanced Manufacturing Solutions, he will lead the division’s strategic direction, OEM partnerships, applications engineering, sales, service, and continued expansion across commercial manufacturing, federal programs, research institutions, and workforce development initiatives.  “The conversation around advanced manufacturing has changed,” Kristaponis added. “Organizations are no longer asking whether these technologies are viable; they’re asking how to successfully implement them to improve productivity, strengthen supply chains, and manufacture closer to the point of need. Our role extends well beyond delivering equipment. We help customers evaluate applications, integrate technologies into production environments, train their workforce, and provide ongoing support to ensure long-term success.”  Through strategic partnerships with leading technology providers, including Meltio, Fronius, Laserline, InssTek, and MX3D, Phillips Advanced Manufacturing Solutions supports customers globally with advanced manufacturing solutions, applications engineering, workforce training, and lifecycle service. 

About Phillips Corporation 

Founded in 1961, Phillips Corporation is a global leader in manufacturing technology solutions dedicated to advancing industrial innovation across commercial industry, education, and government. With expertise spanning subtractive, additive, and hybrid manufacturing, automation, workforce development, and technical services, Phillips partners with manufacturers, educators, and federal agencies to strengthen productivity, accelerate technology adoption, and prepare the next generation of skilled manufacturing professionals. For more than six decades, Phillips has helped customers solve complex manufacturing challenges through world-class technology, engineering expertise, and customer support.  Learn more about Phillips Advanced Manufacturing Solutions and explore our portfolio at: https://www.phillipscorp.com/AMS Media Contact  Lauren Ramsey, Vice President, US Marketing, Phillips Corporation LRamsey@phillipscorp.com (501) 993-0520

HANOVER, Md. — Phillips Corporation today announced the rebranding of its Hybrid division to Phillips Advanced Manufacturing Solutions (AMS), reflecting the organization's expanded capabilities and continued growth in advanced manufacturing. The company also announced the promotion of Brian Kristaponis to President of the division.

The transition to Phillips Advanced Manufacturing Solutions marks a strategic evolution, aligning the division's name with the full scope of capabilities it delivers across hybrid, standalone additive, and deployable manufacturing systems.

"This rebrand reflects a fundamental shift in how manufacturing is evolving," said Brian Kristaponis, President of Phillips Advanced Manufacturing Solutions. "Our customers are increasingly focused on how technologies come together to improve flexibility, resilience, and speed. Phillips Advanced Manufacturing Solutions positions us to lead in that environment, bringing together a broad ecosystem of technologies, partners, and expertise to deliver integrated manufacturing solutions while continuing to support the critical equipment that powers production."

Phillips Advanced Manufacturing Solutions provides end-to-end capabilities, including:

  • Hybrid manufacturing systems integrating additive and subtractive processes
  • Standalone additive manufacturing technologies
  • Large-format robotic metal additive & machining systems and services
  • Deployable and expeditionary Point-of-Need manufacturing solutions
  • Integrated hardware, software, applications engineering, and lifecycle support

This evolution reflects the division's growing role in supporting mission-critical applications across federal, commercial, and education sectors, while enabling distributed and point-of-need production environments.

"Advanced manufacturing is reshaping how products are designed, built, and sustained across nearly every industry," said John Harrison, President of Phillips Global Additive. "Our customers look beyond individual machines. They want trusted partners who can help them evaluate technologies, integrate complete solutions, and support them long after installation. Phillips Advanced Manufacturing Solutions represents that broader mission.

Brian has been instrumental in building this organization, strengthening strategic partnerships, and helping customers successfully implement advanced manufacturing technologies. His leadership has positioned this division for continued growth, and I am excited to see him lead its next chapter as President."

Kristaponis joined Phillips Corporation in 2016 and was appointed General Manager of the Hybrid division in 2023. As President of Phillips Advanced Manufacturing Solutions, he will lead the division's strategic direction, OEM partnerships, applications engineering, sales, service, and continued expansion across commercial manufacturing, federal programs, research institutions, and workforce development initiatives.

"The conversation around advanced manufacturing has changed," Kristaponis added. "Organizations are no longer asking whether these technologies are viable; they're asking how to successfully implement them to improve productivity, strengthen supply chains, and manufacture closer to the point of need. Our role extends well beyond delivering equipment. We help customers evaluate applications, integrate technologies into production environments, train their workforce, and provide ongoing support to ensure long-term success."

Through strategic partnerships with leading technology providers, including Meltio, Fronius, Laserline, InssTek, and MX3D, Phillips Advanced Manufacturing Solutions supports customers globally with advanced manufacturing solutions, applications engineering, workforce training, and lifecycle service.

About Phillips Corporation

Founded in 1961, Phillips Corporation is a global leader in manufacturing technology solutions dedicated to advancing industrial innovation across commercial industry, education, and government. With expertise spanning subtractive, additive, and hybrid manufacturing, automation, workforce development, and technical services, Phillips partners with manufacturers, educators, and federal agencies to strengthen productivity, accelerate technology adoption, and prepare the next generation of skilled manufacturing professionals. For more than six decades, Phillips has helped customers solve complex manufacturing challenges through world-class technology, engineering expertise, and customer support.

Learn more about Phillips Advanced Manufacturing Solutions and explore our portfolio at: phillipscorp.com/AMS

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LRamsey@phillipscorp.com

(501) 993-0520

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