Velo3D, Inc. VELO

Company Overview

Velo3D, Inc. is a U.S.-based advanced manufacturing technology company focused on metal additive manufacturing, commonly referred to as industrial 3D printing. The company develops integrated hardware and software systems designed to produce complex metal parts for high-performance industries including aerospace, defense, space systems, energy, and industrial manufacturing. Velo3D’s business model centers on selling industrial metal printers, recurring software offerings, support services, and consumable materials used in additive manufacturing workflows.

The company’s core offerings include the Sapphire family of laser powder bed fusion printers, the Flow print preparation software platform, and quality assurance technologies associated with production-scale additive manufacturing. Velo3D has positioned itself as a provider capable of manufacturing geometrically complex parts with reduced need for support structures, a capability emphasized in its technical and investor materials. The company was founded in 2014 by Benny Buller and evolved from an engineering-focused startup into a publicly traded company through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company in 2021. Public disclosures and industry reporting indicate that aerospace and space-launch customers have been among its most significant commercial adopters.