A Closer Look at the Advanced End-to-End Manufacturing Solution from Velo3D

It has been apparent for a while now that additive manufacturing (AM) is becoming more industrialized. For example, we have been seeing the use of more mature technologies and materials suited to the creation of end-use products. However, one of the clearest signs is the increased focus on end-to-end solutions which are designed to not only optimize AM production, but also to overcome specific challenges users face with the technology. Notably, we can point to Velo3D which has created an advanced end-to-end metal AM solution for its Sapphire® family of 3D metal printers.

Velo3D is a leading provider of metal 3D printing solutions known especially for their applications in the aerospace, oil & gas/energy and transportation sectors. Founded by Benny Buller, the company was built around the motto “Print the part you want and need – without compromise.” Having a complete end-to-end workflow solution is an important component of this vision. A mixture of software and hardware, the solution is also noteworthy for virtually eliminating the need for Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) compromises, among other benefits. Let’s take a closer look at the solution and its unique benefits.

Benny Buller is the CEO and founder of Velo3D (photo credits: Velo3D)

How Does the End-to-End Solution Work?

End-to-end solutions, as the name suggests, automatize and control the process of making a part from design all the way through post-processing. Already popular in traditional manufacturing, they are becoming an integral part of AM as it industrializes. They are especially important in sectors where AM is used for end-use parts which need to be certified, such as aerospace, oil & gas, and defense.