Velo3D is expanding its manufacturing operations with a new 288,747-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility in Livermore, California.
The company says the site boasts nearly 10 million cubic feet of production space and capacity for 40+ large-format metal 3D printing systems at launch, with infrastructure to scale beyond 100.
Considered by Velo3D to be one of the largest metal additive manufacturing buildouts in North America, the expansion will significantly increase its production capacity and help the company to better serve customers with their prototyping and production needs.
The new Livermore Production Campus is expected to become operational later this year and will serve as Velo3D's primary production and manufacturing centre. It will complement the company's Fremont headquarters, which will remain a 'hub for research and development, applications engineering, process development, customer collaboration, prototyping, and qualification activities.'
With these two facilities, Velo3D believes it is creating a manufacturing ecosystem that will allow customers to move from concept to production with a single partner. Velo will also utilise the new facility for machine manufacturing, in-house post-processing operations, and production-scale manufacturing of mission-critical components.
"This expansion is a reflection of the increasing demand we are seeing from customers who want to move beyond prototyping and qualification into production," said Arun Jeldi, Chief Executive Officer of Velo3D. "Our customers are looking for more than technology. They are looking for a trusted partner that can help them qualify applications, scale production, strengthen supply chains, and accelerate innovation. Fremont will continue serving as our centre for engineering, process development, and qualification, while Livermore becomes a cornerstone of our production strategy. Together, these facilities create a powerful manufacturing ecosystem that helps customers move from concept to production faster while leveraging the technology, expertise, and solutions that make Velo3D unique."
"We believe additive manufacturing should be accessible, scalable, and production-ready," said Michelle Sidwell, Chief Revenue Officer of Velo3D. "Customers are increasingly seeking flexible ways to adopt additive manufacturing without the burden of significant upfront investment or manufacturing risk. Through our technology, Rapid Production Solutions, engineering expertise, and distributed manufacturing network, we help customers move confidently from qualification into production while improving supply chain resilience and accelerating time to market."
