In a major development forward for defense manufacturing, Phillips Corporation has become the first partner worldwide to successfully integrate Meltio’s new Engine Blue into a Haas CNC machine. This development blends additive and subtractive manufacturing into a single, seamless process—bringing advanced hybrid production capabilities to industries where performance and reliability are non-negotiable.
Meltio, known for its laser-wire metal 3D printing technology, uses welding wire as feedstock—a safe, clean, and cost-effective material choice. The Meltio Engine Blue was designed to enhance traditional CNC machining with metal additive capabilities, offering a highly flexible and scalable solution for producing critical parts, especially in defense and heavy industry.
Phillips Corporation, a trusted technology provider to government and defense sectors, is building on its strong relationship with Meltio through this integration. The company continues to deliver forward-looking manufacturing solutions that support innovation and mission-readiness across defense, academia, and industry.
The first integration of Meltio’s Engine Blue was completed on a Haas TM-1r CNC platform—renowned for its precision and dependability—and showcased at RAPID TCT in Detroit in April 2025. This hybrid setup gives manufacturers the ability to produce intricate metal components with tighter tolerances, faster turnaround, and minimal material waste—benefits that are especially critical for defense logistics and field-readiness operations.
This achievement builds on past joint efforts between Meltio and Phillips, including deploying Meltio’s technology onboard a U.S. Navy vessel and supplying the U.S. Department of Defense with laser-wire 3D printing systems designed to reinforce supply chain resilience. These projects demonstrate the growing role of hybrid manufacturing in addressing the evolving challenges of modern military needs.
To present this milestone and its defense applications, Meltio and Phillips Corporation will host a live webinar on June 11, 2025 at 17:00 CET / 11:00 AM EDT. The session will introduce the Meltio Engine Blue, explore its integration into Haas CNC systems, and demonstrate how the hybrid solution improves production speed, accuracy, and flexibility. A live demonstration and expert Q&A will round out the event.
Brian Kristaponis, General Manager of Phillips Additive Hybrid, commented on the achievement “The integration of Meltio’s new Engine Blue with the Haas CNC platform represents a breakthrough in hybrid machining. It’s already proving its worth in high-pressure environments like defense, where adaptability and speed are essential.”
Gabriel Ortiz, Meltio’s Channel Manager in the U.S., highlighted the growing demand across sectors “The need for CNC-integrated DED metal printing is growing fast in industries ranging from aerospace to automotive. Our work with Phillips demonstrates that the Meltio Engine Blue delivers on that demand, allowing manufacturers to produce and repair complex parts in-house with confidence.” This milestone reaffirms Meltio’s mission to make metal additive manufacturing more accessible and scalable—especially in sectors where uptime and precision are critical.
Phillips Corporation is a leading global provider of advanced manufacturing solutions. With decades of experience in additive and subtractive technologies, the company partners with government agencies, industrial innovators, and educational institutions to enable breakthrough productivity. The Phillips Community is driven by a shared purpose: delivering the tools and expertise needed to shape a better future through technology.
Meltio develops metal 3D printing systems based on laser-wire Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology. Known for its affordable, reliable, and safe solutions, the company continues to push the boundaries of additive manufacturing. Meltio’s goal is to transform the way industries produce and repair metal components—bringing advanced capabilities to businesses of all sizes.
