Velo 3D: Sapphire XC 1mz

The Velo3D Sapphire XC 1MZ is a next generation production-scale metal laser powder bed fusion printer with an expanded build volume to 600 mm Ø by 1000 mm z-height that provides users up to 4X productivity improvement and 75% cost reduction. The Sapphire XC 1MZ utilizes eight 1kW lasers for faster printing at scale. It also uses a proprietary non-contact recoater that eliminates the risk of part collision, while enabling thinner walls and accurate builds.

The Velo 3D team approached us with design challenge of designing covers to their next generation machine. They expressed that they were open to small changes to their existing design language, but ultimately wanted a cohesive look and feel with the rest of their printers. The result, was a minimal clean aesthetic with modern proportions and branding elements.

Collaboration with: Velo 3D, Fusion Design, Playground Design, NuArtefact Role: Senior Industrial Design Consultant