Phillips Additive, the additive manufacturing division of Phillips Machine Tools India, has recently announced a strategic partnership with InssTek Inc., a global leader in Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology for metal additive manufacturing. This collaboration marks a significant step in strengthening India’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem, with applications spanning aerospace, defense, semiconductors, medical devices, automotive, tooling, and R&D sectors.
DMT® Technology at the Heart of InssTek’s DED Systems
InssTek’s advanced metal 3D printing systems are driven by its proprietary DMT® (Direct Metal Tooling) technology, an ASTM-recognized DED (Directed Energy Deposition) process. Through this partnership, Phillips Additive will now provide InssTek’s complete range of metal additive manufacturing systems to manufacturers and research institutions across India.
The portfolio includes:
- MX-Fab – For industrial-grade, multi-material fabrication
- MX-Lab – Designed for research and alloy development
- MX-Med – Tailored for orthopedic applications with porous coatings
- PCM Series – For precise, high-performance powder feeding
- NARAE System – A large-format system integrated with robotic automation
- AM-Module – Advanced beam control with automatic zoom optics and modular flexibility
These systems are capable of producing fully functional parts, complex geometries, high-performance coatings, and conducting rework or repair of critical components.
Empowering Indian Industry with Total Additive Solutions
With this partnership, Phillips Additive aims to accelerate the adoption of DED technology in India by providing end-to-end solutions — including system integration, technical support, training, and applications engineering. This initiative enables Indian manufacturers to innovate more quickly, reduce lead times, and boost their competitiveness on a global level.
Anuj Budhiraja, Vice President, Phillips Additive, said, “We are proud to partner with InssTek and bring their precision DED systems to India. This alliance allows us to serve industries that demand high-performance metal AM solutions, from aerospace and defense to medical and R&D. With features like multi-material feeding, real-time feedback, and 5-axis AM-CAM, these systems are ready for production, prototyping, and research alike.”
Kyunghoon Sun, CEO, InssTek Inc. added, “India is a rapidly growing market for advanced manufacturing. With Phillips Additive’s strong industry presence and customer support, we are confident this partnership will help users leverage the full potential of our DMT® technology and redefine what’s possible in metal 3D printing.”
