Technical Blog
Read guidance on DfAM, qualification evidence, inspection planning, alloy selection, and bridge production strategy.
2026-07-16
A hands-on account from a supply chain manager on why metal 3D printing (like Velo3D) often saves the day when traditional laser cutting or CNC can't keep up—and what it really costs.
Read article →2026-07-16
A firsthand account from a procurement administrator on why transparency and proven reliability matter more than a low upfront quote when selecting a metal 3D printer supplier, featuring Velo3D's work with SpaceX and Anduril.
Read article →2026-07-15
An emergency production planner shares how a Velo3D Sapphire system helped deliver critical aerospace parts under a crushing deadline — and why knowing what you can't do is just as important as what you can.
Read article →2026-07-15
A practical FAQ based on real-world mistakes, covering Velo3D's unique capabilities, customer base, design rules, and what it's like to work with them as a supplier for SpaceX and Anduril.
Read article →2026-07-14
An administrative buyer recounts the costly mistake of prioritizing unit price over total cost of ownership in additive manufacturing, and how a deep dive into Velo3D changed their procurement strategy.
Read article →2026-07-14
A practical, step-by-step checklist for B2B buyers in aerospace and defense evaluating their first metal additive manufacturing purchase from suppliers like Velo3D.
Read article →2026-07-13
A candid, story-driven account of how small-batch precision machining clients can break into high-stakes industries like aerospace and defense, using Velo3D's 'no-supports' metal AM as the pivot point.
Read article →2026-07-13
An office administrator's story about discovering Velo3D through a complex additive manufacturing challenge, and why a supplier's honest boundary-setting earned more trust than any 'one-stop-shop' promise.
Read article →2026-07-10
A practical FAQ answering common questions about Velo3D, SpaceX supplier status, logo usage, CNC machining in Oklahoma City, end mills, and recycled plastic in 3D printing — from someone who's handled hundreds of urgent metal parts jobs.
Read article →2026-07-10
A comparison of Velo3D's metal additive manufacturing against traditional 5-axis CNC machining for time-critical aerospace and defense projects.
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