Phillips Federal Secures U.S. Army Contract for Containerized Hybrid Additive Manufacturing Systems

Phillips Corp., through its Federal Division, has been awarded a contract by the United States Army to deliver advanced containerized hybrid manufacturing systems that combine additive manufacturing and CNC machining in a single, deployable solution. The award supports the Army’s Metal Working Machine Shop Set (MWMSS) Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) Modification program, aimed at strengthening expeditionary and sustainment manufacturing capabilities.

The contract has been issued as a delivery order under a five-year framework managed by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division Additive Manufacturing Project Office. Under this agreement, the Army can procure additional WAAM hardware, software, and system integration on Haas Automation vertical machining centers to address evolving operational manufacturing requirements.

At the core of the award are containerized Wire Arc Hybrid Manufacturing (WAHM) units, designed to operate in both field and depot-level environments. These systems integrate wire-arc additive manufacturing with precision CNC machining, enabling users to build, repair, and finish metal components within a single system footprint. Each unit is powered by a Fronius iWave 400i welder, providing high-deposition WAAM capability optimized for demanding military applications.

The containerized design allows the systems to be rapidly deployed, making them suitable for expeditionary operations where access to traditional manufacturing infrastructure is limited. By combining additive and subtractive processes, the systems enable faster part production, repair, and modification at the point of need, reducing reliance on extended supply chains and improving operational readiness.

Commenting on the award, Tim McClanahan, President of Phillips Corp.’s Federal Division, noted that the MWMSS program has evolved significantly since its early days. He said the integration of wire-arc additive manufacturing with CNC machining in a containerized format delivers substantially greater capability to the warfighter, enabling faster repairs, increased self-sufficiency, and true forward manufacturing. According to McClanahan, the contract reflects years of collaboration between Phillips, the U.S. Army, and industry partners to translate operational requirements into deployable, real-world capability.

Through its Phillips Additive Hybrid division, Phillips specializes in the integration of additive and subtractive manufacturing technologies into turnkey systems. Leveraging partnerships, application engineering expertise, and lifecycle support, the company continues to support U.S. defense customers in adopting additive manufacturing for sustainment, repair, and production.

The latest award further reinforces the role of hybrid additive manufacturing in modern military logistics, where flexibility, speed, and local production capability are increasingly critical to maintaining force readiness and resilience.