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News archive: Velo3D

Every Bulletin story and press release covering Velo3D, newest first.

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5 September 2024

NIAR invests in additive manufacturing research

A new Sapphire 1MZ printer will be used to identify and validate best practices related to performance-based qualification of additively manufactured parts for airframe applications.

1 September 2022

Hermeus invests in Sapphires for metal additive production

The Velo3D printers, both of which will be calibrated for Inconel 718, will be used to build parts for Hermeus' Chimera engine and Quarterhorse aircraft.

11 August 2022

StarHagen selects Sapphire printer for superalloy parts

StarHagen selected Velo3D in part due to its ease-of-use. Once operational, Velo3D Sapphire printers can easily be monitored by operators like those experienced in traditional CNC machining.

18 March 2021 Engineers examine a titanium fuel tank printed on a VELO3D additive manufacturing system with no internal supports.

Primus brings Sapphire metal additive system online

Primus is looking to unlock design and manufacturing capabilities that will enable the realisation of previously unattainable geometries and optimised solutions, as well as the exploration of novel aerospace applications.

8 October 2020 Boom's XB-1 will fly with Titanium 3D-printed components, most of which perform critical engine operations. All parts are manufactured on Velo3D's Sapphire system.

Boom rolls out first supersonic test aircraft XB-1

Getting the XB-1 airborne and through the sound barrier will be a major step towards the development of Boom's Overture supersonic jet. Flight testing will be carbon-neutral, the company says.