Top 3D Printing Startups in 2026

Velo3D is a digital manufacturing company using a Sapphire 3D production printer and flow print preparation software to print 3D metals. Bringing together an integrated solution of software, hardware, and process-control innovation, Velo3D introduced the first SupportFree capability for 3D metal printing. This enables unlimited design innovation by reducing the need for support structures in metal additive manufacturing. The company’s Sapphire system is built with a semiconductor mindset on quality assurance, ensuring repeatability and dependability throughout serial manufacturing.

Our vision is to scale America's restricted labor force output 100x through modular, software-defined manufacturing, powered by foundational robotics AI models. We're creating systems where humans focus on problem-solving and quality control, while AI and collaborative robots handle order scheduling, 24/7 operation, and quality assurance.

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