Velo3D publicizes Sapphire XC 1MZ, which enables large-format metal 3D printing up to one meter tall.

The First Systems of the New 1-Meter Sapphire XC Will Be Delivered to Several Aerospace Companies in Late Q3.

Sapphire printers are fully compatible and deliver repeatable, consistent outcomes across any machine, as the printers include four distinct system variations. In addition, customers can scale up as production limits are reached by adding another printer to their fleet.

Velo3D, a leading metal additive manufacturing technology company for mission-critical parts, announced the Sapphire XC 1MZ. As a result, customers can now print parts one-meter-tall, with a total build that is twice the volume of Sapphire XC and nine times that of the original Sapphire, expanding the addressable use-cases of Velo3D's end-to-end metal additive manufacturing solution.

The Sapphire XC 1MZ builds on Velo3D's legacy of delivering cutting-edge performance for metal additive manufacturing technology, with the largest laser powder bed fusion print volume from a leading manufacturer. The Sapphire XC 1MZ was developed in response to customer feedback from the aerospace, energy, and defence industries.

Benny Buller Founder and CEO of Velo3D said, “Without advanced metal additive manufacturing it would be difficult to build many of the technologies that are shaping the future of our world. Our innovative customers have a clear understanding of how the technology can unlock new capabilities for their businesses and transform their product offerings. New systems, like the Sapphire XC and Sapphire XC 1MZ, support that transformation by significantly increasing throughput up to 400% and lowering costs by up to 75% compared to the original Sapphire.”

The Sapphire XC 1MZ will be available in all the materials currently offered by Velo3D, including Aluminum F357, Amperprint® 0233 Haynes® 282, GRCop-42, Hastelloy C22, Hastelloy X, Inconel® 625, Inconel® 718, Scalmalloy, and Titanium 6AI-4V Grade 5.

The Sapphire XC 1MZ aims to combine the large diameter of the Sapphire XC with the 1-meter build height of the Sapphire 1MZ to obtain the maximum print volume of any pioneering manufacturer's laser powder bed fusion printer. Visit the Velo3D blog or download the datasheet to learn more about the Sapphire XC 1MZ.