Spanish company Meltio, an additive manufacturing specialist headquartered in Linares, has announced the sale of twelve of its hybrid and additive manufacturing systems to the United States Navy. The deal was facilitated through Phillips Corporation, Meltio's commercial partner in the US industrial market.
These systems will be deployed at the US Navy's training center in Danville, Virginia, thereby expanding its advanced manufacturing capabilities. Sailors will gain hands-on experience in hybrid metal manufacturing, additive composite manufacturing, and production-ready workflows.
The acquired equipment will support Navy personnel in the On-Board Training Program, aiding in the development of the skilled workforce essential for enhancing fleet readiness and maintenance capabilities.
At the core of this deployment are 12 Phillips Hybrid systems, which integrate Meltio's directed energy deposition (DED) technology onto Haas TM-1P CNC platforms. This combination enables sailors to manufacture new components, repair worn parts, and restore valuable assets by applying material precisely where needed.
