Phillips Additive introduces InssTek’s MX-Fab and MX-Lab systems, offering high-performance metal 3D printing solutions for both production and research environments. These DED platforms expand Phillips’ additive portfolio, supporting advanced manufacturing across industry and academia. 

MX-Lab – A compact research system with six independent CVM powder feeders, ideal for High Entropy Alloy (HEA) and Functionally Graded Material (FGM) development, parameter studies, and academic research environments. 

MX-Fab – A robust industrial system with a larger build volume, higher laser power, multi-axis capability, and zoom optics for variable beam sizes, ideal for precision at scale. 

Core Technical Advantages 

• DMT® Vision – Closed-loop melt pool monitoring for exceptional deposition quality 

• CVM Feeder System – Powder feed rates from 0.03–2g/min with consistent multi-material support 

• Auto-Z Height Control – Maintains nozzle distance automatically layer-by-layer 

• Open Architecture – Enables full control over material input and build parameters for true research freedom 

Trusted by Top Institutions 

• InssTek systems are already in place at: 

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

• Johns Hopkins University 

• University of Michigan 

• Army Futures Command 

• Iowa State University 

• University of Oklahoma 

• Brown University 

About Phillips 

With over 60 years of serving manufacturers, educators, and the U.S. government, Phillips Corporation brings unmatched experience to additive system installation, training, and support. Every InssTek system includes comprehensive onboarding and access to a responsive, U.S.-based applications team.