Velo3D Advances Strategic Partnership with Amaero Following Powder Qualification Milestone by Auburn University's NCAME

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Velo3D (OTC: VLDX) has achieved a significant milestone in its strategic partnership with Amaero following successful powder qualification testing by Auburn University's National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME). The testing validated Amaero's C103 Niobium and Ti-6Al-4V Titanium powders for additive manufacturing standards.

Following this achievement, over 1,000 kg of Niobium and Titanium powder will be delivered to Velo3D's production floor in Q3 2025 to support aerospace and defense projects. The partnership aims to strengthen the U.S.-based additive manufacturing supply chain, with Velo3D now proceeding to material validation and printing trials using its Sapphire systems.

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• Strategic partnership advancement with Amaero strengthens U.S. domestic supply chain
• Successful qualification of C103 Niobium and Ti-6Al-4V Titanium powders by NCAME
• Secured 1,000 kg of critical materials for Q3 2025 aerospace and defense projects

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• None.

FREMONT, Calif., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Velo3D, Inc. (OTC: VLDX), a leading provider of additive manufacturing technologies for mission-critical metal parts, announced that it will move forward with its system-specific material qualification process for C103 Niobium and Ti-6Al-4V Titanium powders produced by Amaero Ltd (ASX:3DA, OTC: AMROF), following a successful testing milestone completed by Auburn University's National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME).

In support of Velo3D's strategic partnership with Amaero, NCAME independently printed and tested Amaero's powders to validate their conformance to additive manufacturing standards. This achievement satisfies the initial qualification condition required by Velo3D to begin machine-specific testing on its Sapphire printer platform.

Specifically:

• Amaero's C103 powder demonstrated conformance with ASTM F3635 Class B following a 2200°F niobium heat treat cycle.
• Amaero's Ti-6Al-4V powder met AMS7015 and ASTM F3001 standards.

"Velo3D lauds the recent milestone achievement between Amaero Ltd and Auburn University's National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME)," said Dr. Arun Jeldi, CEO of Velo3D. "The close collaboration between Amaero and NCAME has demonstrated Amaero's powder conformance with additive manufacturing industry standards. As a result of Amaero's accelerated achievement, we are excited to announce that under the Velo3D/Amaero strategic partnership, over 1,000 kg of Niobium and Titanium powder will arrive on the Velo3D production floor late in Q3CY2025 to support critical projects in the aerospace and defense industries."

Hank J. Holland, Amaero Chairman and CEO, added:
"To achieve the full potential of metal additive manufacturing, it's essential to build a resilient domestic ecosystem—from scalable powder production to machine platforms and high-performance parts. Amaero has commissioned the most advanced atomization technology for refractory and titanium alloys and is proud to support the U.S. industrial base. This milestone with Auburn and our broader partnership with Velo3D are critical steps toward scaling affordable, high-quality, traceable powders for national security applications."

With this foundational qualification complete, Velo3D will begin material validation and printing trials using its Sapphire systems to complete full integration into its production workflows. The collaboration with Amaero reflects Velo3D's continued commitment to building a secure, U.S.-based additive manufacturing supply chain capable of supporting the most demanding aerospace and defense programs.

About Velo3D

Velo3D is a metal 3D printing technology company. 3D printing—also known as additive manufacturing (AM)—has a unique ability to improve the way high-value metal parts are built. However, legacy metal AM has been greatly limited in its capabilities since its invention almost 30 years ago. This has prevented the technology from being used to create the most valuable and impactful parts, restricting its use to specific niches where the limitations were acceptable.

Velo3D has overcome these limitations so engineers can design and print the parts they want. The company's solution unlocks a wide breadth of design freedom and enables customers in space exploration, aviation, power generation, energy, and semiconductor to innovate the future in their respective industries. Using Velo3D, these customers can now build mission-critical metal parts that were previously impossible to manufacture. The fully integrated solution includes the Flow print preparation software, the Sapphire family of printers, and the Assure quality control system—all of which are powered by Velo3D's Intelligent Fusion manufacturing process. The company delivered its first Sapphire system in 2018 and has been a strategic partner to innovators such as SpaceX, Honeywell, Honda, Chromalloy, and Lam Research. Velo3D has been named as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies for 2024. For more information, please visit Velo3D.com, or follow the company on LinkedIn or X.

VELO, VELO3D, SAPPHIRE and INTELLIGENT FUSION, are registered trademarks of Velo3D, Inc.; and WITHOUT COMPROMISE, FLOW and ASSURE are trademarks of Velo3D, Inc. All Rights Reserved © Velo3D, Inc.

About Amaero

Amaero Ltd (ASX:3DA and OTC:AMROF) is an ASX-listed and OTC-listed company with manufacturing and corporate headquarters located in Tennessee, U.S. Amaero is a leading U.S. domestic producer of high-value refractory and titanium alloy powders for additive and advanced manufacturing of components utilised by the defense, space, and aviation industries. The technical and manufacturing team brings decades of experience and know-how with pioneering work in gas atomization of refractory and titanium alloys. The Company has commissioned advanced gas atomization technology with an industry leading yield of AM powder. The Company is also a leader in PM-HIP (Powder Metallurgy Hot Isostatic Pressing) manufacturing of large, near-net-shape powder parts with forged-equivalent material properties and microstructure for a variety of alloys. PM-HIP manufacturing is helping alleviate the strained domestic supply chain for large scale castings and forgings.

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FAQ

What materials did Velo3D (VLDX) qualify through Auburn University's NCAME?

Velo3D qualified C103 Niobium and Ti-6Al-4V Titanium powders produced by Amaero, which demonstrated conformance with ASTM F3635 Class B and AMS7015/ASTM F3001 standards respectively.

How much powder material will Velo3D receive from Amaero in Q3 2025?

Velo3D will receive over 1,000 kg of Niobium and Titanium powder on their production floor in Q3 2025 for aerospace and defense projects.

What is the significance of the Velo3D and Amaero partnership for the U.S. industrial base?

The partnership aims to build a resilient domestic ecosystem for metal additive manufacturing, providing scalable powder production and high-performance parts for national security applications.

What are the next steps for Velo3D following the powder qualification?

Velo3D will begin material validation and printing trials using its Sapphire systems to complete full integration into its production workflows.