Metal 3D Printing Without Compromise

Meet Sapphire and Sapphire 1MZ — precision-engineered for complex geometries, zero-degree overhangs, and scalable production.

THE SAPPHIRE® PRINTER

The Sapphire® system is designed from the ground up to deliver high-quality, repeatable outcomes for the most demanding metal parts.

  • Dual 1kW lasers for high throughput production
  • Non-contact recoater eliminates risk of part collision
  • Integrated quality control with Assure™ technology
  • SupportFree™ printing for complex internal geometries
Sapphire® System Sapphire® System

THE FUTURE OF METAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Build the Part You Need – Without Design or Quality Compromise

Velo3D provides a fully integrated metal AM solution—empowering engineers to print complex, high-performance parts without traditional design constraints. With the proprietary Intelligent Fusion™ process, the system includes:

  • Flow™ print preparation software
  • Assure™ quality monitoring
  • Your choice of a Sapphire printer

PRINT WITHOUT COMPROMISE

Engineered to Print the Impossible

Highlights:

  • Zero-degree overhangs without supports
  • Large internal tubes and circular holes (500 microns to 100mm)
  • High aspect ratio structures
  • No “45-degree rule” limitations
  • Minimized post-processing

Why Engineers Choose Velo3D

Unmatched Capabilities in Two Configurations

Sapphire

Build Volume Ø315 mm x 400 mm Z
Size (L x W x H) 2.1 x 2.1 x 2.5 m
Weight 2,875 kg (6,325 lbs)
Lasers Dual 1 kW
Throughput Up to 100 cc/hr
Surface Finish 5–15 μm Sa (typical)

Sapphire 1MZ

Build Volume Ø315 mm x 1000 mm Z
Size (L x W x H) 2.1 x 2.1 x 2.5 m + 1.37 m pit
Weight 3,150 kg (6,930 lbs)
Lasers Dual 1 kW
Throughput Up to 100 cc/hr
Surface Finish 5–15 μm Sa (typical)

1 Build height will vary depending upon build plate thickness. Actual build height will be 550 mm with 25+50mm two-piece build plate, 500 mm with 25+100mm plate.

Advanced Features

Laser and Optics Fidelity

• Automated pre-build and runtime optics calibrations

• Self-cleaning laser windows

Powder Bed Uniformity

• Non-contact recoater

• Per-layer 3D powder bed height mapping

• Full-height printing without powder addition or filter changes

Environmental Control

• Low ppm O₂ during operation

• Active humidity monitoring

• Ambient temp and pressure operation

• Highly regulated chamber gas flows

• High efficiency spatter removal

Sapphire 1MZ Features

• 315 mm Ø x 1000 mm z-height build volume

• Same geometric capabilities and build parameters as Sapphire

Qualified Materials

Nickel

Inconel® 718, Inconel 625®, Hastelloy® C-22, Hastelloy® X, forAM® Haynes® 282®, Haynes® 214®

Aluminum

F357, Scalmalloy®, Aheadd® CP1

Titanium

Ti-6Al-4V

Steel

M300 Steel, Stainless 415

Copper

GRCop-42, C18150

2 Powder is produced by Höganäs under license from Haynes International, Inc.

INTELLIGENT DESIGN WITH POWERFUL FEATURES

Integrated Performance at Every Layer

Sapphire & Sapphire 1MZ Printers

Sapphire build volume shapes

315mm Ø x 400mm z

Ø315 mm x 400 mm

Compare the build volumes of our Sapphire printers. The standard Sapphire offers 400mm of build height, while the Sapphire 1MZ extends to 1000mm for taller components—both maintaining the same 315mm diameter.

Laser & Optics Fidelity:

Automated optics calibration (pre-build & runtime)
Self-cleaning laser windows

Powder Bed Uniformity:

Non-contact recoater
Per-layer 3D height mapping
Full-height printing without interruption

Environmental Control:

Low ppm O₂, active humidity monitoring
Regulated chamber gas flows
High-efficiency spatter removal

MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY

Qualified Materials for High-Performance Parts

Nickel-Based Alloys:

Inconel® 718, Inconel 625®, Hastelloy® C-22, Hastelloy® X, Haynes® 282®, Haynes® 214®

Copper:

GRCop-42, C18150

Titanium:

Ti-6Al-4V

Aluminum:

F357, Scalmalloy®, Aheadd® CP1

Steel:

M300 Steel, Stainless 415

Note: Powder produced by Höganäs under license from Haynes International, Inc.

FOR SCALABLE PRODUCTION

From Development to Production – Made to Scale

Whether you’re printing prototype parts or full-scale production components, Sapphire printers offer consistent results across global sites—with one print file per part usable on any Sapphire printer worldwide.

MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY

Qualified Materials for High-Performance Parts

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