In a major leap for defense and industrial manufacturing, Phillips Corporation has become the first global partner to successfully integrate Meltio’s new Engine Blue into a Haas CNC machine. This is a turning point in hybrid manufacturing, bringing additive and subtractive processes together to create a single, efficient workflow.
Revealed at RAPID TCT 2025 in Detroit, the integration was demonstrated on a Haas TM-1r CNC platform, known for its precision and reliability. Meltio’s Engine Blue employs laser-wire Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology, using welding wire as feedstock – praised for its safety, cleanliness, and affordability.
“Integrating Meltio’s impressive new Engine Blue into the Haas CNC platform unlocks a new level of control and versatility for manufacturers,” Brian Kristaponis, general manager of Phillips Additive Hybrid, said in a press-release. “We’re proud to be the first to deliver this through our Hybrid product line.”
The milestone deepens Meltio’s and Phillips Corporation’s long-standing collaboration, which includes onboard U.S. Navy applications and adoption by the Department of Defense to boost supply chain resilience.
“Our laser-wire metal 3D printing solutions allow industries to manage the full process using hybrid systems, critical for sectors from aerospace to automotive,” noted Gabriel Ortiz, Meltio’s U.S. channel manager. The growing demand illustrates that with this integration, Meltio and Phillips are transforming what’s possible in agile, mission-ready manufacturing.
