Mears orders a sixth Velo3D Sapphire XC for copper-nickel production
The additional machine expands the service provider’s material coverage for marine and industrial applications.
What happened
Velo3D announced that Mears Machine Corporation ordered a sixth Sapphire XC in October. The Indianapolis manufacturer intends to dedicate the new system to copper-nickel, adding a material family used in demanding fluid-handling environments.
Mears already operates five systems producing nickel-superalloy and aluminum parts, according to the announcement. A dedicated machine adds capacity without repeatedly switching the same equipment between those established materials and copper-nickel.
The companies identify shipyards and offshore industries among the intended markets. The news documents an equipment order and planned capability expansion; it does not establish qualification of every possible component or application.
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Primary-source reporting; this is not a hands-on review. Sources checked Oct 24, 2026.