Phillips Additive and InssTek Join Forces to Revolutionize Metal 3D Printing in India!
By Ashutosh Arora
In a landmark move set to redefine India’s additive manufacturing landscape, Phillips Additive—the 3D printing division of Phillips Machine Tools India—has entered into a strategic partnership with InssTek Inc., a global leader in Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology. This collaboration aims to introduce InssTek’s state-of-the-art metal 3D printing solutions to the Indian market, addressing the growing demand for advanced manufacturing across sectors like aerospace, defense, semiconductors, automotive, medical, tooling, and R&D.
At the core of this partnership lies InssTek’s proprietary DMT® (Direct Metal Tooling) technology, a highly sophisticated DED process recognized by ASTM standards. The technology enables the fabrication of complex, multi-material metal components with high precision, making it a game-changer for high-performance applications.
As part of the collaboration, Phillips Additive will offer the complete range of InssTek’s metal 3D printing systems in India. This includes:
- MX-Fab for industrial-grade, multi-material part production
- MX-Lab for research, prototyping, and alloy development
- MX-Med, designed for orthopedic implants with porous coatings
- PCM Series for advanced powder control and performance
- NARAE System, a large-format DED solution integrated with robotic automation
- AM-Module, featuring real-time beam control and modular flexibility
These systems go beyond just additive manufacturing—they also enable rework, repair, and advanced coating applications, enhancing component life cycles and reducing operational costs.
Anuj Budhiraja, Vice President of Phillips Additive, emphasized the significance of this collaboration: “We are proud to partner with InssTek and bring their precision DED systems to India. This alliance enables us to support industries that require high-performance metal AM solutions. With features like multi-material deposition, real-time process feedback, and 5-axis AM-CAM integration, these systems are ideal for both production and innovation.”
The partnership offers more than machines—it delivers total additive manufacturing solutions, including system integration, training, application engineering, and ongoing technical support. This approach is expected to fast-track the adoption of DED in India by making it more accessible, reliable, and adaptable to varied industrial needs.
Kyunghoon Sun, CEO of InssTek Inc., shared his perspective: “India is emerging as a hub for advanced manufacturing. Through this partnership with Phillips Additive, we aim to empower Indian users with our DMT® technology, helping them unlock new possibilities in design, production, and sustainability.”
InssTek Inc. is a South Korea-based technology pioneer specializing in DED-based metal additive systems. With innovations like CVM powder feeding, RTF control, and MiXO Pro software, InssTek is at the forefront of metal AM innovation, serving critical industries worldwide.
Phillips Machine Tools India, a subsidiary of Phillips Corporation USA, brings over 60 years of manufacturing expertise and customer trust. With a strong presence in India’s manufacturing ecosystem, Phillips combines advanced equipment with deep applications knowledge to deliver tailored manufacturing solutions across the country.
Together, Phillips Additive and InssTek are poised to drive a new era of digital manufacturing in India—one where precision, performance, and innovation converge to redefine what’s possible with metal 3D printing.
