Phillips Federal
Delivers additive manufacturing equipment, services, and training tailored to U.S. Federal Government clients, including hybrid CNC/3D printing systems, containerized deployable manufacturing solutions, and comprehensive support for metal and polymer AM technologies.
- CEO / Founder
- Kelley Padham
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Subsidiary
Technology & Products
Key Products
Hybrid additive/subtractive manufacturing systems (containerized with Fronius/Meltio); Distribution of BigRep large-format polymer printers; Distribution of SPEE3D cold spray metal printers; Distribution of Sodick metal AM systems; Additive manufacturing training and certification programs; Maintenance and service contracts; Additive Innovation Center at Rock Island Arsenal
Technological Advantage
Combines deep federal procurement and compliance knowledge with technical integration capabilities for hybrid additive manufacturing, enabling rapid fielding of AM solutions in contested logistics environments. The company’s experience as a Haas Factory Outlet for 25+ years and strong relationships with DoD organizations provide a defensible network effect and high switching costs.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Integrates decades of federal procurement expertise with hands-on technical support to provide compliant, secure, and rapidly deployable additive manufacturing capabilities that meet military logistics and sustainment requirements.
How They Differentiate
Exclusive focus on the U.S. Federal Government market with end-to-end service—from procurement and installation to training and sustainment—unlike general industrial distributors or pure-play AM manufacturers. Combined with decades of successful federal contracting and a proven track record in hybrid manufacturing systems.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
U.S. Federal Government (Army, Navy, Air Force, DoD agencies, and other federal entities)
Industry Verticals
Defense; Aerospace; Government
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Secured multiple U.S. government contracts including an IDIQ contract with NSWC Carderock and a U.S. Army contract for hybrid manufacturing systems; partnered with the Naval Postgraduate School for a distributed manufacturing experiment; expanded partnerships with BigRep, Mastercam, and 3YOURMIND; active hiring indicated by job postings.
Major Milestones
Awarded U.S. Army contract for containerized hybrid manufacturing systems (2025); Partnership with 3YOURMIND for distributed manufacturing experiment at RIMPAC 2026; Opened Additive Innovation Center at Rock Island Arsenal; Joined forces with BigRep, SPEE3D, Sodick, and Meltio to expand federal AM offerings; Over 4,000 completed federal projects and 4,400 active contracts
Notable Customers
U.S. Army; U.S. Navy; U.S. Air Force; Rock Island Arsenal; Naval Postgraduate School