Phillips Machine Tools India partners with 2OneLab to boost additive manufacturing ecosystem in India!
Phillips Machine Tools India has announced a strategic partnership with 2OneLab to accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing technologies in India. The collaboration marks a significant step toward strengthening the country’s capabilities in advanced manufacturing and building a more self-reliant industrial ecosystem.
At the core of the partnership is the localization of Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) systems, one of the most advanced and widely used additive manufacturing technologies. Under the agreement, Phillips Machine Tools India will manufacture 2OneLab’s LPBF systems at its state-of-the-art facility in Chakan, Pune. This move is expected to reduce dependency on imports while making high-end additive manufacturing solutions more accessible to Indian industries.
Additive manufacturing is increasingly transforming traditional production methods by enabling greater design flexibility, faster product development cycles and improved material efficiency. Industries such as aerospace, automotive and healthcare are rapidly adopting these technologies to produce complex, high-performance components that are difficult or impossible to manufacture using conventional processes.
According to Anuj Budhiraja, Vice President – Additive at Phillips Machine Tools India, the partnership reflects a broader shift in manufacturing strategy. He emphasized that localizing LPBF system production will empower Indian engineers and manufacturers to leverage advanced technologies within the country, strengthening India’s position in the global manufacturing landscape.
From 2OneLab’s perspective, the collaboration aligns with its vision of expanding advanced manufacturing solutions into high-growth markets. Ran, CEO of 2OneLab, highlighted India’s growing importance as a hub for engineering innovation and noted that the partnership will enable the delivery of tailored LPBF solutions suited to local industry requirements.
Beyond technology deployment, the partnership is expected to play a crucial role in skill development and workforce transformation. By promoting training programs and hands-on experience in additive manufacturing, the collaboration aims to develop a new generation of specialists capable of working with advanced digital manufacturing technologies.
The initiative is also expected to drive innovation by enabling Indian companies to design and produce components that were previously difficult to manufacture. This could lead to the development of new applications across industries, improved product performance and more efficient supply chains.
As adoption of additive manufacturing grows, the partnership is likely to contribute to the creation of high-value employment opportunities while supporting India’s “Make in India” and self-reliance initiatives. By combining Phillips’ extensive market reach and manufacturing expertise with 2OneLab’s advanced technology, the collaboration is positioned to accelerate the growth of India’s additive manufacturing ecosystem.
Overall, this strategic alliance reflects a broader trend in global manufacturing—where localized production, digital technologies and innovation-driven processes are reshaping industrial capabilities. Through this partnership, Phillips Machine Tools India and 2OneLab aim to position India as a competitive and emerging hub for advanced manufacturing technologies.
