Mears Machine orders its fifth Sapphire XC from Velo3D

Velo3D/Sapphire

Mears Machine, a contract manufacturer, ordered its fifth Velo3D Sapphire XC metal printer, with options for two more, to take on larger aviation, defense, energy and space programs while keeping lead times short. The system prints mainly Inconel 718, Haynes 282 and aluminum components for aerospace and defense customers.

• Fifth Velo3D Sapphire XC order with options for two additional systems.
• Enables Mears to accept larger aerospace, defense, energy and space programs.
• Sapphire XC enables production of large, complex metal components impossible with conventional methods.
• Prints Inconel 718, Haynes 282, and aluminum for advanced aerospace and defense applications.