Velo3D says Mears orders sixth Sapphire XC 3D printer
VLD•Mears Machine ordered a sixth Sapphire XC metal 3D printer from Velo3D, expanding its production fleet. The system will be dedicated to copper-nickel printing for shipyard and offshore demand.
1. Copper-nickel capacity
Mears Machine ordered a sixth Sapphire XC metal 3D printer from Velo3D, adding copper-nickel printing to its in-house additive capacity alongside nickel superalloy and aluminum production. The company plans to target shipyard and offshore demand for corrosion-resistant components and offer tooling-free replacements for legacy cast parts.




