The Phillips Corporation Is Bringing Metal Hybrid Manufacturing for Industrial Applications to RAPID + TCT 2025
Hybrid manufacturing or the combination of additive manufacturing with another process, often subtractive manufacturing, has sharply risen in popularity in recent years. And it is no surprise why. With hybrid manufacturing, industrial users are able to get parts printed and post-processed all at once for both greater convenience and substantial time savings. The possibilities are endless! Plus, this year, it will be possible to learn about the benefits in person at RAPID + TCT 2025 with one of the leaders in this field: the Phillips Corporation. We sat down with the company to learn more about its solutions and what attendees can expect from it at RAPID + TCT. And if you haven’t already, register for the event for free HERE and enter the giveaway for a 3D printed golf club!
3DN: Could you introduce yourself?
My name is Alex Potts, I am the Sales Manager for our Phillips Hybrid division. I work with our Phillips Commercial, Federal, and International partners to identify opportunities for Hybrid manufacturing or Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology and educate customers on our solutions. Our mission is to provide cost-effective additive and subtractive technology for our customers to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and expand design and manufacturing capabilities.
The UMC-500 solution
3DN: What is the Phillips Corporation showcasing at RAPID + TCT this year?
Phillips Corporation will be showcasing our Phillips Additive Hybrid Laser-Powder System, which integrates a 6kW Laserline head onto a Haas TM-2P, capable of printing metal powder and machining all-in-one. Furthermore, we will be highlighting our new partnership with InssTek, showcasing their MX-Lab DED printer, capable of easily blending metal powder materials to achieve functionally gradient alloys, ideal for materials research. We will also have sample parts and videos of our Phillips Additive Hybrid Wire Arc System in our booth #1410.
Not to mention, Phillips is supporting Meltio in their booth, where we will be featuring their latest Meltio Blue Engine integrated on a Haas CNC. This new system eliminates fiber optics and utilizes blue laser diodes, simplifying maintenance and enabling a larger range of materials that can be printed.
3DN: What do you expect from the event? What are you the most excited about?
We have put a lot of time and effort into developing new Hybrid systems integrated with a variety of welding technologies, as well as exploring the latest and greatest DED technology from around the world to support materials research and commercial applications in the AM industry. RAPID + TCT is a key event for the additive manufacturing industry, and we are excited to connect with manufacturers, researchers, and industry leaders looking for practical, production-ready hybrid solutions.
An antenna bracket mount made using Phillips’ hybrid technology
RAPID + TCT often brings out the latest developments in the industry, featuring live demonstrations of equipment running with the ability to ask questions in real-time, and we are excited to offer that to attendees in our booth.
3DN: What is a common misconception, either about your products or AM in general?
One of the biggest misconceptions about AM is that the technology is only used for prototyping. In reality, AM technology and Hybrid manufacturing are capable of full-scale production and industrial applications, especially when working with metal feedstock.
Additionally, when it comes to our Hybrid systems, customers often think integrating metal additive capabilities into their CNC machine will be cost-prohibitive, complex, and may reduce their machining capability. However, retrofitting an existing CNC machine is often more cost-effective than purchasing standalone AM equipment, and customers retain all the same machining functionality of their existing CNC while gaining the ability to print metal within the same system.
3DN: What would you tell attendees to invite them to the show and to stop by Phillips’ booth?
If you are looking to redefine your metal manufacturing processes, booth 1410 is the place to be. Whether you’re in aerospace, defense, energy, medical, automotive, agriculture, or research, our hybrid solutions and DED technology offer a game-changing approach to metal manufacturing.
The Laserline TP-2P hybrid machine
Beyond our technology, we pride ourselves on our customer support and unparalleled expertise on combined additive and subtractive manufacturing workflow, and we are happy to share our connections across education, defense, and commercial industries to support this. Stop by and talk to our experts about how hybrid technology can fit into your workflow!
3DN: Any last words for our audience?
Hybrid manufacturing isn’t just the future—it’s here today. Whether you need high-performance production, cost-effective metal repair solutions, or cutting-edge research capabilities, Phillips Additive Hybrid has the right solution for you. We look forward to meeting you at RAPID + TCT 2025 and helping you unlock the full potential of hybrid manufacturing!
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