Will Velo3D Upend Powder Bed Metal 3D Printing?
Recent news regarding developments in the metal 3D printing space seems to suggest that overcoming the technology’s flaws will require processes that are altogether novel. Look to XJet, Markforged, and Digital Alloys for examples. A startup dubbed Velo3D, however, suggests that you can teach an old dog new tricks when it comes to powder bed fusion (PBF).
Velo3D’s Intelligent Fusion process relies on simulation and closed-loop monitoring to 3D print metal parts with almost no support structures or deformation.