There’s big news from Velo3D, which appears to have been rescued from a dark future.
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Zeda Puts $20 Million Worth of 3D Printers Up for Auction on January 15th
Eight L-PBF systems (from Velo3D and AddUp) and one EBM system up for sale as the company scales down industrial operations.
Freeform’s Service-First Model Aims to Disrupt Metal 3D Printing Industry
A new metal 3D printing company has emerged: Freeform.
US Imposes New Export Controls on Advanced Metal 3D Printing Technologies for National Security
US authorities have introduced immediate controls on the export of a number of advanced technologies, including certain additive manufacturing processes.
SpaceX Secures Velo3D Technology Rights: A Strategic Lifeline or Temporary Solution?
As I expected, SpaceX has come to the rescue of Velo3D — or did they?
Velo3D’s Valuation Crashes to $5M as Company Moves to OTCQX Market
Velo3D has exited the NYSE, adding to their woes.
Velo3D’s Significant Valuation Drop: What’s Next for the Metal 3D Printer Manufacturer?
Several publicly traded companies have undergone significant valuation losses over the past year, and one of them is Velo3D.
Elon Musk Confirms New Raptor 3 Optimization was Made Possible by AM
The new SpaceX engine has visibly consolidated multiple parts into more complex 3D printed components.
Cutting Costs and Complexity: Velo3D’s CP1 Aluminum Alloy Gains Popularity
Velo3D’s new aluminum material is taking hold in their customer base.
Sustainability Meets High Performance: Velo3D’s New Certified Metal Powder
Velo3D announced a new metal 3D print material, but there’s more to the story.
Cost-Efficient and Complex Metal Parts Achievable When There’s No Support Structures
The importance of support structures, or rather the lack of them, was revealed in a visit with Velo3D.
Rising Cyber Threats in Manufacturing: Velo3D Highlights Crucial Security Statistics
Velo3D published an interesting set of statistics regarding security in additive manufacturing.
Industry Disruption: Velo3D’s Strategic Shift Suggests Possible Mergers in 3D Printing Sector
Huge news from Velo3D: They are changing their leadership.
AI-Driven 3D Printing: Unveiling the Future of Unusual and Practical Parts
We could see an increase of very unusual yet practical 3D printed parts in the near future due to AI technology.
From Racing to Manufacturing: Velo3D’s Technology Continues to Improve
Velo3D is one of the leading providers of metal additive manufacturing equipment, and we caught up with them recently.
From Concorde to Hypersonic: How AM Helps Change Our Future
Velo3D published a video that exemplifies the ways 3D printing is changing the world.
Making Injection Molding Better with Metal 3D Printing
I had a discussion with Velo3D and learned of a very interesting application for metal 3D printing.
Velo3D and FITTLE: How Equipment Financing Could Boost Adoption of Metal 3D Printing
Velo3D announced a new financing partner, and this could help increase use of metal 3D printing.
New AM Materials Round Up, September 16, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
The Fastest Aircraft in the World Will Have 3D Printed Parts
Velo3D printers will be used to make components capable of withstanding Mach 5 speeds aboard Hermeus’ Quarterhorse hypersonic aircraft.
Velo3D Introduces Much Larger Metal 3D Printer
Velo3D announced a new 3D printer, their largest: the Sapphire XC 1MZ.
Interesting DfAM Features in Flow 3.0
Velo3D announced a new version of their flagship software product, Flow, which happens to include a very interesting DfAM feature.
What’s New At Velo3D Since Going Public?
I spoke with Zach Murphree of VELO3D to find out what changes have occurred at the company since they became publicly tradable.
The Transparent Culture of VELO3D
A post by VELO3D CEO Benny Buller described the refreshing culture he and his team use at that company.
In Conversation with Benny Buller, Velo3D Founder and CEO
Engineering.com caught up with Velo3D founder and CEO, Benny Buller, as the metal 3D printing company went public.
Launcher Taps VELO3D and Ansys to 3D Print Rocket Engine Components
Rocket company Launcher has teamed up with 3D printer VELO3D and simulation software provider Ansys to overhaul the design and manufacture of its liquid oxygen (LOX) turbopump, a critical component of the company’s E-2 rocket engine.
The 3D Printing Company Mandating Vaccination
VELO3D is back up and running an in-person business thanks to the CEO’s vaccination policy.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, Episode 4
We’ve been doing this for several weeks now, and it’s an interesting exercise where we review the current market capitalization for the publicly traded stock companies.
Official: VELO3D To Go Public
VELO3D officially announced they are going public.
Report Suggests VELO3D To Go Public
A report suggests that metal 3D printer manufacturer VELO3D is set to go public via a SPAC.
VELO3D Announces The Extra Capacity Sapphire XC Metal 3D Printer
VELO3D suddenly announced a brand new 3D printer, the Sapphire XC, which is far larger and much faster than their previous 3D printers.
Boom Supersonic Unveils The XB-1, And It’s Full Of 3D Printed Parts
Boom Supersonic’s new XB-1 prototype aircraft turns out to be using plenty of 3D printed parts.
SpaceX And ULA Rocket Contracts Take Off With 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding explores rocket-related 3D printing contracts.
All About 3D Printer Recoater Blades
I’m reading a fascinating piece by Additive Manufacturing Consultant Michael Wohlfart discussing the different types of recoaters one might use.
Even More Investment For VELO3D
VELO3D has unexpectedly received an investment of US$12M.
Secrets Behind VELO3D’s Decision To Build A “Stretch” Metal 3D Printer
I spoke with VELO3D’s Zach Murphree to find out more details on the company’s recent announcement of a tall version of their popular metal 3D printer.
VELO3D Announces Unusual Aluminum Metal Material
VELO3D announced the availability of a new alloy of aluminum for use in their Sapphire series of metal 3D printers, and it has some very unique properties.
VELO3D Raises US$28M, Sets Sights On Expansion
VELO3D just received a huge US$28M investment round. What will they do with all that cash? We have some ideas.
VELO3D Launches Tall Metal 3D Printer
VELO3D announced a new, much taller Sapphire metal 3D printer that enables 3D printing metal parts for automotive, aerospace and oil & gas.
Take Control of Metal 3D Print Quality With VELO3D’s Assure System
VELO3D announced a very sophisticated quality control system called Assure that should enable 3D print operators to easily dial in to optimal 3D printing parameters.
VELO3D Grows Significantly In 2019
VELO3D announced their first year’s financial results and they were quite spectacular.
Stuck In the Doghouse Of The Future: Why Some Companies Can’t Do Additive Manufacturing
Why don’t companies adopt additive manufacturing? There are cultural, organizational and financial barriers to overcome that could block incorporation of 3D printing.
Velo3D’s Origin Story Defines Their Character
Want to know Velo3D’s origin story? Find out how they discovered how to 3D print metal without support structures using a revolutionary recoater system.
Velo3D’s Incredible Metal 3D Printing Process
Velo3D’s amazing metal 3D printing process is able to print without support material with very high resolution using a “free floating in the powder” system.
3D Printing To Boom In Supersonic Air Travel
Boom Supersonic is bringing metal 3D printing into its Mach 2.2 air travel plans.
Design of the Week: Bottle Opener
This week’s selection is an unnamed bottle opener made by Velo3D.
Velo3D Has The Flow
There’s something very interesting going down at Velo3D.
Velo3D Finally Reveals Secret Project – And Wow!
One of the most secretive operations in 3D print history finally revealed their plans.