Phillips Federal
Provides containerized hybrid manufacturing systems combining WAAM and CNC machining for on-site fabrication and repair in deployed military environments.
- CEO / Founder
- Alan Phillips
- Team Size
- 501-1000
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- $25K
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- George Gianetti
Technology & Products
Key Products
Containerized WAAM-CNC hybrid systems; EOS metal 3D printing systems; Markforged Digital Forge polymer systems; Haas CNC machining centers; Optomec LENS repair systems; Mastercam CAD/CAM software; Training and workforce development programs
Technological Advantage
Proprietary system integration expertise for hybrid WAAM-CNC systems, protected by government contracts and exclusive partnerships with Fronius, Haas, and EOS.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces military equipment repair lead times from months to days by enabling on-site manufacturing in containerized units, cutting logistics costs by 60% and increasing operational readiness.
How They Differentiate
3x faster deployment than Optomec's standalone systems (containerized vs. fixed installation), 40% lower total cost of ownership than Lincoln Electric's traditional welding solutions, and exclusive federal contract vehicles unavailable to DMG MORI.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
U.S. Federal Government agencies, Department of Defense, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy
Industry Verticals
Defense; Aerospace; Government
Competitors
Optomec; Lincoln Electric; DMG MORI
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue estimated at $223.7M-$253M annually with 378-500 employees; installed over 3,000 machines across federal facilities.
Major Milestones
1961: Company founded; 2019: Partnership with Optomec for LENS systems; 2022: Installed first permanent hybrid metal AM system on deployed U.S. Navy warship; 2024: Added Markforged Digital Forge to portfolio; 2025: Awarded U.S. Army IDIQ contract for containerized WAAM factories
Notable Customers
U.S. Army; U.S. Navy; Rock Island Arsenal; Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division