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
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
System Size
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
System Size
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.
Design Freedom
Laser and Optics Fidelity
• Automated pre-build and run-time optics calibrations • Self-cleaning laser windows
Powder Bed Uniformity
• Non-contact recoater • Per-layer 3D powder bed height mapping • Full-height printing without interruption for powder addition or filter changes
Environmental Control
• Low ppm O2 during normal operation • Active humidity monitoring • Ambient temperature and pressure operation • Highly regulated chamber gas flows • High efficiency spatter removal
1MZ Features
• 1000 mm tall build volume • Same capabilities with identical build parameters as standard Sapphire model
Qualified Materials
Nickel
Aluminum
Copper
GRCop-42, C18150
Steel
Titanium
INTELLIGENT DESIGN WITH POWERFUL FEATURES
Integrated Performance at Every Layer
Sapphire & Sapphire 1MZ Printers
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.
