Two of Phillips Additive Hybrid Laser-Wire systems, powered by Meltio’s laser-wire technology and Haas’ CNC machines, have been purchased by Hybrid CNC Parts to significantly expand its advanced manufacturing capabilities.
This investment triples Hybrid CNC Parts’ Hybrid capacity, offering greater flexibility, redundancy, and throughput for customers requiring precision metal additive and subtractive manufacturing in a single location.
The new systems strengthen Hybrid CNC Parts’ ability to support sectors like aerospace, defense, and advanced research and development, which increasingly demand rapid prototyping, repair, and small-batch production of complex metal components. The company utilizes materials such as nickel and cobalt superalloys, including Inconel® and Stellite®, alongside tool steels.
With the addition of the two new systems, Hybrid CNC Parts now operates a total of three Laser-Wire Hybrid Systems. The expanded fleet highlights Meltio’s 1.2 kW IR laser additive technology integrated on two Haas VF-5s and a UMC-750, increasing overall capacity, building redundancy, minimizing downtime, and enabling simultaneous production and development.
Phillips Corporation has supported the company from its first installation, providing integration expertise, technical support, and ongoing collaboration.
Jesse Silverberg, Ph.D., founder of Hybrid CNC Parts, commented, “We first adopted the Phillips Additive Hybrid system after discovering Meltio’s laser-wire technology through Phillips. Seeing the system in person confirmed it could do exactly what we needed – deliver strong, machinable metal parts without the powder-handling challenges or constraints typical of traditional metal AM. Two and a half years later, we’ve proven the process, refined our metallurgical understanding, and are now scaling up to meet growing customer demand.”
Hybrid CNC Parts operates as both a Hybrid job shop and an engineering firm specializing in design-for-hybrid manufacturing, which bridges the gap between digital design and production. Its engineers focus on optimizing parts for hybrid manufacturing by balancing additive and subtractive processes to achieve enhanced performance and cost efficiency.
Silverberg added, “Designing for Hybrid requires a different mindset. It’s not just about printing entire parts. It’s about knowing where to add material and where to machine – combining the strengths of both to achieve the best results. That’s where our experience really differentiates us.”
Dan Insogna, Regional Account Manager for Additive Manufacturing at Phillips Corporation, remarked on the company’s success, stating, “Hybrid CNC Parts is an excellent example of an early adopter who didn’t just implement the technology – they mastered it. Their ability to design for Hybrid and deliver high-value, small-run production demonstrates exactly what this technology was built for: agility, efficiency, and innovation.”
Hybrid CNC Parts is inviting forward-thinking companies to explore pilot projects and prototyping collaborations with the newly expanded Hybrid fleet. The company’s combined design, process, and materials expertise makes it an ideal partner for organizations seeking to implement hybrid manufacturing technologies in their operations.
Silverberg concluded, “Now that we’ve scaled our capacity and validated the process, we’re opening our doors to customers who want to see what Hybrid can do for them. We’re ready to help others unlock the same advantages that have transformed our business.”
