Supporting the Navy’s Mission: Phillips Federal at the Danville Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence
The future of naval readiness depends on innovation. And innovation starts here.
The U.S. Navy has set an ambitious goal: build one Columbia-class and two Virginia-class submarines per year—eventually increasing to over two Virginia-class submarines annually. Achieving this goal demands more than just production capacity—it requires a transformation in how critical components are designed, produced, and delivered.
At Phillips Federal, we are proud to play a leading role in this transformation through our support of the Navy’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) in Danville, Virginia.
As highlighted in a recent Department of Defense article, the Navy is investing heavily in supply chain reinforcement, workforce development, and advanced manufacturing technologies to accelerate shipbuilding and modernize production. These efforts are not only critical—they are urgent. With older submarine platforms nearing retirement, the demand for next-generation vessels has never been more pressing.
That’s where the Danville AM CoE—and the Phillips Federal team—comes in.
The results speak for themselves:
- Produced 270+ critical parts for Navy platforms
- Helped eliminate 1,000+ days of production delay
- Modernized legacy systems using advanced additive manufacturing
These achievements reflect more than just technological advancement—they demonstrate the power of collaboration between the Navy, industry leaders, and a skilled, mission-focused workforce.
At Phillips Federal, we know that additive manufacturing is not just about speed—it’s about reliability, precision, and sustaining mission readiness. Every part printed, tool modernized, and process improved brings the Navy closer to achieving its shipbuilding goals.
“Supporting the Navy’s mission means thinking differently,” said Phil Burton, Columbia Director, Phillips Federal.
“We’re proud to partner with the AM CoE to help accelerate readiness, close supply chain gaps, and enable next-gen shipbuilding through advanced manufacturing.”
We’re not just supporting the mission—we’re shaping its future. At Phillips Federal, we remain committed to pushing boundaries and delivering the innovation that America’s warfighters depend on.
About Phillips Federal
Phillips Federal is the largest supplier of manufacturing solutions to the United States Government. With deep expertise in additive manufacturing, machining technologies, and mission-critical innovation, we are proud to support the modernization of America’s defense industrial base.