Technical Blog
Read guidance on DfAM, qualification evidence, inspection planning, alloy selection, and bridge production strategy.
2026-07-23
From a quality inspector’s perspective: why Velo3D’s Sapphire printers deliver unmatched reliability for aerospace and defense—and why small buyers shouldn’t be overlooked.
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A procurement manager breaks down the real TCO of Velo3D's Sapphire metal 3D printers. Spoiler: the sticker price is the least interesting number. For aerospace and defense, it works. For general manufacturing? Maybe not.
Read article →2026-07-22
A practical, step-by-step guide for defense and aerospace engineers on how to successfully print complex metal parts without support structures, based on real-world lessons from handling rushed, high-stakes orders at Velo3D.
Read article →2026-07-22
A quality manager's deep dive into why high-spec metal parts fail and how Velo3D's support-free design is changing the game for aerospace and defense manufacturing.
Read article →2026-07-21
Based on real-world experience, this guide helps you decide if Velo3D's metal additive manufacturing is the right fit for your application. We break down the decision into three common scenarios, explore pitfalls, and offer a practical checklist to prevent costly mistakes.
Read article →2026-07-21
An admin buyer's honest account of navigating the shift from traditional machining to metal 3D printing for defense components, and the lessons learned about process efficiency.
Read article →2026-07-20
From an admin buyer's perspective: why Velo3D's metal additive manufacturing is a practical option for small-batch, complex-part buyers, not just defense giants like SpaceX and Anduril.
Read article →2026-07-20
An honest look at why we chose Velo3D for our metal additive manufacturing needs, breaking down the scenarios where their technology makes sense vs. where it doesn’t—plus a practical guide to calculating TCO for high-stakes parts.
Read article →2026-07-17
As an office administrator managing CNC machining orders, I've learned the hard way that small orders aren't less important—they often get better attention. Here's why Velo3D's approach to small-batch metal additive manufacturing changed my perspective.
Read article →2026-07-17
A practical guide from a quality manager's perspective on when Velo3D's metal additive manufacturing technology fits—and when it doesn't—based on real project experience with aerospace, defense, and industrial clients.
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