Recent news regarding developments in the metal 3D printing space seem 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. Engineering.com spoke to Stefan Zschiegner, chief product and chief marketing officer for Velo3D, and learned about the firm’s unique platform that, if it delivers, sounds as though it can tackle many of the problems associated with traditional PBF.
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