Velo3D reports news about its metal additive manufacturing business, including the Flow print preparation software, Sapphire family of printers, Assure quality control system, and Intelligent Fusion manufacturing process. Company updates center on mission-critical metal parts, aerospace and defense supply-chain applications, large-format production capability, and the deployment of additively manufactured components in demanding operating environments.
Recurring developments include earnings releases, customer and government contract activity, technology demonstrations, financing transactions, debt conversions, registered equity offerings, and executive or finance leadership changes. Velo3D news also reflects how the company positions its metal 3D printing systems and related software for production use in aerospace, defense logistics, and performance-engineering markets.
Velo3D (NASDAQ:VELO) has announced its participation in a significant U.S. Army-funded initiative focused on advancing high-throughput Aluminum CP1 additive manufacturing for defense applications. The company is collaborating with RTX and Raytheon Technologies Research Center to develop an optimized laser powder bed fusion process supporting the Army's Integrated Air and Missile Defense modernization priorities.
The project leverages Velo3D's large-format AM technology to create a repeatable manufacturing process that can scale across programs and facilities. A key objective is establishing an Installation and Operational Qualification framework to replace traditional point-qualification methods, supporting distributed manufacturing across the Department of Defense ecosystem.
Velo3D (NASDAQ:VELO) has secured a $6 million contract with the U.S. Navy to develop and qualify copper nickel alloy (CuNi) for its Sapphire line of 3D printers. The partnership aims to accelerate ship repairs and enhance the maritime industrial base through advanced manufacturing capabilities.
The agreement includes qualifying CuNi for use in Velo3D's large-format Sapphire XC printer, which can produce parts up to 600mm in diameter and 550mm in height. The company's Rapid Production Solution (RPS) will enable faster production of mission-critical parts compared to traditional casting methods, improving shipbuilding schedules and supply chain resilience.
The qualification process will be conducted at Velo3D's U.S.-based facility in Fremont, California, in collaboration with a domestic metal powder supplier, ensuring supply chain independence for the Navy.