2026-07-27
Velo3D in 2025: The Real Questions Engineers Are Asking
A quality manager's take on Velo3D: what the Sapphire printer can and can't do, the SpaceX contract reality, and the questions most people don't think to ask.
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Metal AM notes for buyers, engineers, and quality teams
Read guidance on DfAM, qualification evidence, inspection planning, alloy selection, and bridge production strategy.
2026-07-24
A Buyer's Guide: When to Rush to Metal AM (And When CNC Still Wins)
A practical checklist for aerospace and defense buyers evaluating Velo3D's metal additive manufacturing vs. traditional CNC for urgent, complex parts.
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Velo3D FAQ: What I Learned From 5 Years of Metal 3D Printing Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
A practical FAQ from a manufacturing engineer who's made $15,000+ in costly errors selecting and using Velo3D systems. Covers supplier credibility, support-free design, defect prevention, and how to evaluate whether Velo3D is right for your aerospace or defense applications.
Read article →2026-07-23
Why Velo3D Is the Only 3D Printing Partner I Trust for Mission-Critical Parts
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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Velo3D Isn't Worth It for a Job Shop. Here's When It Actually Pays Off.
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
The 7-Step Checklist for Printing Complex Geometries Without Support Structures
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
Your Complex Metal Part Keeps Failing in Production. Here’s Why.
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
Is Velo3D Right for Your Critical Parts? A Practical Guide Based on Real Experience
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
When I Needed Help: The Day Military Additive Manufacturing Made Sense
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
Why Velo3D Works for Small Customers Too (A Procurement Reality Check)
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.
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