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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – During the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) Field Exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Phillips Federal and EOS demonstrated how advanced additive manufacturing is transforming military sustainment in austere environments. By deploying both metal and polymer Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) systems, the partnership enabled on-site, on-demand production of mission-critical components—dramatically reducing downtime and strengthening operational readiness.

Supply chain delays remain one of the military’s most persistent challenges. Traditional procurement timelines, which can span weeks, months, or even years, often compromise combat effectiveness. To counter this vulnerability, Phillips Federal, in partnership with EOS, deployed the EOS M 290 metal system (316L Stainless Steel) and the EOS P 396 polymer system (Nylon 12) directly to the exercise. This allowed Marines to manufacture replacement parts at the point of need.

Fabian (EOS) and Patrick Tucker (Phillips) pose in front of EOS P 369
Marine cleaning and packing polymer printed anti-reflection device.

Key Results:

  • More than 400 anti-reflective “killflash” devices for weapon optics were produced in just two days using the EOS P 396. These components reduce lens glint, protect optics, and preserve tactical concealment. Previously, a single killflash could take up to 40 hours to manufacture with replacement lead times nearing 59 days. The on-site effort saved the Marine Corps more than $28,000. 

Additional polymer components produced by the EOS P 396 included: 

  • 34 antenna subassemblies for radio sets and artillery fire control systems in 12 hours (versus 184 days) 
  • 5 generator handles in 10 hours (versus 17 days) at approximately $3 per part 
  • 5 replacement handles for 7-ton trucks in 9 hours (versus 19 days) 

The EOS M 290 metal system delivered high-strength, production-grade parts: 

  • 36 M4 swivel mounts in 10 hours (versus 68 days) 
  • 2 TPS-80 G/ATOR radar carrier plates in under 24 hours (versus 27 months) 
  • 3 PAWL compression latch camshafts in 10 hours (versus 27 months) 

By integrating LPBF technology at the battalion level, Phillips Federal and EOS demonstrated a powerful new model for expeditionary logistics: one that slashes lead times, lowers costs, and sustains lethality.  

“This exercise enabled EOS laser powder bed fusion to show off what it could do to enhance readiness across a wide scope of need.  It targeted items with high backorder counts (100s) for weapons enablers and printed the entire quantity in just two days” Says Patrick Tucker, Colonel U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), Strategic Business Development Manager at Phillips Federal.    

“EOS Laser Powder Bed fusion targeted specific readiness degraders for critical low density platforms like the TPS-80 G/ATOR radar to produce capable parts in just three days for items that had experienced lead times at a year and over.”  

This exercise demonstrated more than the successful deployment of advanced manufacturing technologies, it showcased the power of collaboration, innovation, and forward-thinking readiness for the War Fighter. As defense operations continue to evolve, Phillips Federal remains committed to delivering mission-ready manufacturing solutions that strengthen resilience and accelerate readiness. 

About Phillips 

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/. 

About EOS 

EOS provides responsible manufacturing solutions via industrial 3D printing technologies to organizations around the world. Since 1989, EOS has shaped the future of manufacturing by enabling its customers to innovate and differentiate through expert guidance, technology and services, leveraging its end-to-end additive manufacturing (AM) industry partnerships. From strategy to education to production, EOS is the leading global partner for both metal and polymer AM solutions, accelerating time-to-market for its customers through high-quality production efficiencies and sustainable solutions.  

For further information, please contact: 

EOS Contact 
Patrick Boyd 
Marketing Director 
+1 801.368.3977 
patrick.boyd@eos-na.com 

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+1 610-745-2101

Email: jwolf@phillipscorp.com