Federal agencies now have a more direct path to manufacturing software
Picture this: You’re a procurement officer at a defense facility, and you need advanced CAD/CAM software quickly. Your team is juggling urgent defense contracts while trying to keep aging equipment operational. In the past, getting the right manufacturing software meant navigating a maze of vendors, approval chains, and compatibility questions.
That process is about to become more straightforward. Phillips Federal and Mastercam are partnering to change how the federal government accesses critical manufacturing technology. If you’re involved in federal manufacturing at any level, this development is worth your attention.
A Streamlined Approach to Procurement
Phillips Federal is now the exclusive source for all Mastercam solutions in direct territories across the United States. What does this mean for federal customers? In practical terms: One phone call. One vendor. One trusted partner who already understands federal procurement processes. This eliminates the need to coordinate between multiple vendors or wonder if your software provider understands DFARS compliance or federal contract vehicles. Whether you need new software, license renewals, or access to Mastercam CONNECT, you’re working with a partner who’s familiar with federal requirements.
“Phillips Federal understands the unique challenges government manufacturers face—from urgent defense contracts to maintaining aging equipment,” said Stas Mylek, Strategic Partnerships Leader at Mastercam. “This exclusive partnership means federal customers get both world-class CAD/CAM software and a partner who speaks their language, knows their contract vehicles, and can navigate federal requirements seamlessly. “
More Than Software: A Comprehensive Approach
This partnership extends beyond simplifying procurement. Phillips Federal and Mastercam are working together to develop a more comprehensive approach to supporting federal manufacturing.
Tim McClanahan, President of Phillips Corporation Federal Division, describes what this looks like in practice:
- Co-designed workflows that function effectively in federal facilities
- Co-developed training curricula tailored to government manufacturing needs
- Real-world deployment of toolpaths, fixturing, and inspection practices
- Digital thread practices linked directly to practical shop floor skills
The objective is to create a federal manufacturing support system that’s equipped for today’s mission-critical production while being adaptable for future needs.
Supporting Federal Manufacturing Needs
This partnership represents a strategic approach to supporting America’s manufacturing capabilities. By streamlining access to advanced manufacturing tools, Phillips Federal and Mastercam are helping federal facilities maintain their effectiveness in an increasingly complex global landscape. At the core of this strengthened alliance is a shared mission: to empower Federal and defense manufacturers with advanced CNC programming solutions that drive precision, performance, and productivity. Phillips Federal’s long-standing reputation for government manufacturing excellence, combined with Mastercam’s cutting-edge software, enables customers to confidently tackle even the most complex machining challenges.
Looking Ahead
Together, Phillips Federal and Mastercam are aligning capabilities to raise manufacturing readiness across the organic industrial base (OIB), pairing proven CAM excellence with OEM agnostic training, secure integration, and on-asset troubleshooting. Side-by-side, our teams will co-design workflows, co-develop curricula, and co-deploy toolpaths, fixturing, and inspection practices that translate directly to the shop floor. By linking digital thread practices to practical skills in programming to proofing, cutting, to inspection, we will help artisans and technicians alike deliver repeatable quality under real-world constraints. For more information, visit Philips Federal.
