Ci-Esse, a precision machining contract manufacturer, has purchased a Sapphire printer from Velo3D to become the first member of its contract manufacturer network in Italy. This new, fully integrated metal additive manufacturing solution will be used … [Read more...] about Ci-Esse chooses Velo3D’s system to make aerospace and defense parts
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Advancing hypersonic aerospace systems with 3D printing
Velo3D, Lockheed Martin, and Vibrant teamed up with DoD’s LIFT Institute on a data-driven approach to certifying materials and methods for additively manufactured aerospace systems. In the defense industry, there has been a recent and urgent need … [Read more...] about Advancing hypersonic aerospace systems with 3D printing
Two aerospace students used metal AM to build the Reaper turbopump
Hard work and good help can pay off, as two young engineers have learned. Mixing undergraduate curiosity and real-world engagement together, Zachary Lesan and Patrick Watson, two students from the Colorado University (CU) Boulder Aerospace … [Read more...] about Two aerospace students used metal AM to build the Reaper turbopump
Velo3D adds new distinguished leader to its board of directors
Velo3D has appointed Adrian Keppler to its Board of Directors. Keppler has spent more than 15 years as a C-level executive in the additive manufacturing industry and his experience and leadership in the industry will help Velo3D increase adoption of … [Read more...] about Velo3D adds new distinguished leader to its board of directors
Why is copper so challenging to 3D print?
By Zach Murphree, Velo3D Copper is one of the “hottest” metals attracting attention in the additive-manufacturing world these days. This is in large part due to its superior thermal conductivity, which is desirable in rocketry and industrial … [Read more...] about Why is copper so challenging to 3D print?
Velo3D partners with PhysicsX for AI-enabled physics simulation
Velo3D announced a strategic partnership with PhysicsX through Velo3D’s Technical Partner Program. The partnership gives Velo3D customers access to PhysicsX’s artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled physics simulation workflows to hyper-accelerate … [Read more...] about Velo3D partners with PhysicsX for AI-enabled physics simulation
Metal AM proves successful for globally distributed manufacturing
The vision of using metal additive manufacturing (AM) for distributed manufacturing — 3D printing the same industrial product within specification at geographically dispersed locations — is a compelling one. While conventional manufacturing … [Read more...] about Metal AM proves successful for globally distributed manufacturing
Additive manufacturing amps up fuel cells, drives down cost
Keeping the electricity grid up and running through summer heat waves and winter deep freezes is an ongoing balancing act. Power lines that stretch for miles are vulnerable to wind and fire. Surges in demand for heating and cooling strain capacity … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing amps up fuel cells, drives down cost
Velo3D qualifies M300 tool steel for use in Sapphire family of printers
Velo3D, Inc. announced that M300 tool steel, an ultra-low carbon alloy that delivers very high strength and hardness, is qualified for use in Sapphire printers. Velo3D has already seen extensive interest in the alloy from automotive manufacturers for … [Read more...] about Velo3D qualifies M300 tool steel for use in Sapphire family of printers
Hermeus to 3D print parts for its Mach 5 Chimera engine and Quarterhorse aircraft
Velo3D, Inc. announced that Hermeus, a company developing hypersonic aircraft for defense and commercial applications, has acquired an original Sapphire and a large-format Sapphire XC that is designed for high-volume production. The printers, both of … [Read more...] about Hermeus to 3D print parts for its Mach 5 Chimera engine and Quarterhorse aircraft
