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?
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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
3D Printed metal parts go hypersonic—at zero miles per hour
The term “hypersonics” is getting renewed attention these days, with the release of a U.S. government report about unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) with “impossible” flight behavior—at speeds exceeding the critical Mach 5 level that defines the … [Read more...] about 3D Printed metal parts go hypersonic—at zero miles per hour
Velo3D announces that StarHagen has bought a Sapphire 3D printer
Velo3D, Inc. announced that StarHagen, a provider of high-quality production parts for aerospace companies, has joined the Velo3D Contract Manufacturer Network with the purchase of an end-to-end solution from the additive manufacturing technology … [Read more...] about Velo3D announces that StarHagen has bought a Sapphire 3D printer
Velo3D announces the Sapphire XC 1MZ for large-format metal 3D Printing
Velo3D, Inc., announced a new addition to its Sapphire family of printers with the Sapphire XC 1MZ. The printer allows customers to print parts one meter in height—with a total build volume that is twice that of the Sapphire XC and nine times larger … [Read more...] about Velo3D announces the Sapphire XC 1MZ for large-format metal 3D Printing
3D print complex rocket components for low-cost, small satellite delivery systems
Humankind launched the first orbital satellite in October of 1957. Sixty-five years later, more than 5,000 satellites are in service, with roughly half of them placed into low earth orbit (LEO) over the past two years. Much but not all of this … [Read more...] about 3D print complex rocket components for low-cost, small satellite delivery systems