# Mears Machine orders fifth Velo3D Sapphire XC metal additive manufacturing system

Mears Machine Corporation ordered its fifth Velo3D Sapphire XC metal additive manufacturing system, with options for two additional systems. The investment expands Mears' production capability in advanced nickel superalloys and aluminum for aviation, defense, energy, and space industries.

- Type: Investment
- Announced: 2026-07-07
- Where: United States
- Status: announced
- Products: metal additive manufacturing systems, nickel superalloys, aluminum components
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Mears Machine Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/84031.md)
- [VELO3D](https://endata.com/companies/48717.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [de.advfn.com](https://de.advfn.com/borse/NASDAQ/VELO/nachrichten/98879612/velo3d-expands-strategic-partnership-with-mears-ma), 2026-07-07: "The investment reflects Mears' long-term commitment to supporting customers across the aviation, defense, energy, and space industries with engineering expertise, scalable manufacturing capacity, and resilient domestic supply chains."
- [jp.advfn.com](https://jp.advfn.com/exchanges/NASDAQ/VELO/share-news/98879612/velo3d-expands-strategic-partnership-with-mears-ma), 2026-07-07: "The investment reflects Mears' long-term commitment to supporting customers across the aviation, defense, energy, and space industries with engineering expertise, scalable manufacturing capacity, and resilient domestic supply chains."

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