Velo3D Expands European Presence with Technical Center in Germany

In addition to the technical center in Augsburg, Germany, Velo3D delivered its first end-to-end manufacturing solution to Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Technology (SBO), a European contract manufacturer that specializes in the production of high-value metal parts for the oil and gas industry.

“At our Augsburg facility, we’ll be able to demonstrate our impressive additive manufacturing technology in person to customer prospects,” said Benny Buller, Velo3D CEO and founder. The technical center will include more than 110 square meters (1,200 square feet) of space across a main hall, a lab area, offices, and conference rooms.

Headquartered in Ternitz, Austrai, SBO is a multinational corporation. Its U.S.-based subsidiary, Knust-Godwin LLC (Katy, TX), has validated Velo3D’s end-to-end additive manufacturing technology in its Houston facility and is using its solutions to build production parts for customers in the aerospace industry and the oil and gas industries.

In Ternitz, SBO’s new Sapphire^® additive manufacturing system will be located in the company’s headquarters and will be used for 3D printing of complex metal parts in Inconel 718.

“By adding Velo3D’s innovative additive manufacturing solution to our capabilities, we will be able to expand into new markets and service new customers, helping them build metal parts that were previously thought impossible to create,” said Campbell Macpherson, SBO EVP of advanced manufacturing. “Over the past few years, many of our customers have inquired about 3D printing. Velo3D’s ability to create parts without having to design them for additive manufacturing, makes it stand out compared to other solutions. Its end-to-end solution is very complimentary to our existing offerings and will allow us to greatly improve the supply chain for our customers.”

Velo3D provides systems for metal additive manufacturing.

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