HANOVER, MD, July 29, 2026 – Phillips Corporation, Federal Division, has delivered 12 hybrid CNC-additive manufacturing systems and 12 Markforged X7 composite printers to the U.S. Navy’s training facility in Danville, VA. BlueForge Alliance handled the procurement.
Each hybrid system runs on a Haas TM-1P CNC platform integrated with Meltio Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology, combining subtractive machining and metal additive manufacturing in a single machine. Sailors use the systems to produce new components, repair worn parts, and restore assets, applying metal only where it is needed.
The Markforged X7 units print composite parts, tooling, fixtures, prototypes, and replacement components.
The equipment supports the Navy’s Afloat Training Program. The mix of metal hybrid and composite systems at Danville mirrors production gear deployed across the fleet, including shipboard units that have produced operational parts such as a replacement sprayer plate aboard USS Bataan.
The Danville 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.”
Source: Meltio
About Meltio
Meltio, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Linares, Spain, specializes in metal additive manufacturing solutions using its proprietary wire-laser Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology. The company offers a range of products, including the Meltio M450 and M600 3D printers, as well as integration kits for CNC machines and robotic systems, enabling hybrid manufacturing capabilities. Meltio serves various industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, and education, providing tools for both production and research applications. As of early 2025, Meltio has sold over 500 systems worldwide, with installations in more than 60 countries, and employs approximately 120 people. Meltio’s technology has been adopted by several defense organizations, including the U.S. Navy, the French Navy, and the South Korean Army, for on-site manufacturing and repair of metal components.
About Phillips Corporation
Phillips Corp., established in 1961 and headquartered in Hanover, MD, is a privately held company specializing in manufacturing solutions. The company offers a range of services, including CNC machine tools, additive manufacturing, machine tool service, manufacturing applications engineering, robotics, training, and education. With a global presence, Phillips Corporation serves various industries such as aerospace, defense, energy, and education. It operates through multiple divisions, including the Commercial Division in the United States and Phillips Machine Tools in India. As of 2025, the company employs approximately 375 individuals worldwide and reports an estimated annual revenue of $75 million. Phillips Corporation has maintained a longstanding partnership with Haas Automation, serving as a Haas Factory Outlet for over 30 years. The company’s commitment to innovation is evident in its collaborations with technology leaders and its involvement in public-private partnerships, including initiatives with the U.S. Department of Defense to advance additive manufacturing capabilities.
About BlueForge Alliance
BlueForge Alliance is a nonprofit organization based in Bryan, TX, that supports U.S. defense and maritime manufacturing programs. Founded in 2022, it works on U.S. Navy initiatives related to submarine construction, maintenance and industrial capacity. Its programs cover manufacturing technology, supplier development, supply chains, workforce recruitment and training. BlueForge works with government agencies, shipbuilders, manufacturers, suppliers, technology companies, universities and workforce organizations. Its technology programs include additive manufacturing, non-destructive testing and Industry 4.0 manufacturing systems. The organization also operates BuildSubmarines.com, which connects job seekers with submarine industrial base employers. BlueForge reports more than 161 active Maritime Industrial Base projects and works with more than 700 suppliers on workforce programs.