Optomec Partners with Phillips Federal
March 1, 2019
Optomec has signed a partnership agreement with Phillips Federal. The agreement will enable Phillips Federal to resell the Optomec Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS) systems to U.S. government facilities. The Optomec LENS family offers a full range of additive manufacturing (AM) solutions for creating, enhancing and repairing metal components using high-powered lasers to build structures layer by layer directly from powdered metals, alloys, ceramics or composites.
"The agreement enables Phillips to continue to provide the best AM solutions to maintain the readiness of the military and advance the R&D of new innovations and ideas throughout our government," said John Harrison, Vice President of Phillips Federal. "We have seen an increase in the demand for AM solutions, and our partnership with Optomec will allow us to continue to offer a full range of solutions."
Optomec LENS systems use a form of metal 3-D printing known as Directed Energy Deposition (DED), which is complementary to the more common form of metal printing called Powder Bed Fusion (PBF), or Selective Laser Melting (SLM). "Using DED, LENS is able to print full parts at a fraction of the time and cost of systems based on PBF/SLM, yet with better material and mechanical properties and less material waste. Additionally, LENS is uniquely able to add metal to existing parts for repair and coating applications that cost-effectively extend the useful life of components," said a company spokesperson.
"Our partnership with Phillips Federal will take the LENS technology to U.S. government facilities, enabling them to achieve multiple strategic objectives. AM technology will improve maintenance and repair operations, get equipment operational faster and improve supply chain capability all at lower cost than traditional methods," said Jamie Hanson, VP of Business Development at Optomec. "Phillips has a very long and successful track record of working closely with customers to achieve their objectives, and together with Optomec, we expect to make a significant impact."
For more information contact:
Optomec
3911 Singer NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
505-761-8250
sales@optomec.com
www.optomec.com
Phillips Federal
7390 Coca Cola Dr., Suite 200
Hanover, MD 21076
800-878-4747
www.phillipscorp.com
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