Velo3D Triples Production Capacity with $289M Livermore Facility
Event summary
- Velo3D opens a 289,000 sq. ft. facility in Livermore, CA, one of North America's largest metal additive manufacturing campuses.
- The new site will house over 100 metal 3D printers and complement Fremont HQ for end-to-end production.
- Facility includes 10M cubic feet of production space with 36-foot clear heights for large-format systems.
- Expected operational by late 2026, targeting aerospace/defense supply chain needs.
The big picture
Velo3D's expansion reflects the aerospace/defense sector's push for domestic, high-precision manufacturing solutions. The facility's scale signals a strategic bet on transitioning additive manufacturing from prototyping to mission-critical production. With 125 machines across two campuses, Velo3D is positioning itself as an integrated partner for customers seeking end-to-end supply chain control.
What we're watching
- Demand Validation
- Whether defense/aerospace demand sustains the facility's full-scale utilization beyond initial ramp-up.
- Execution Risk
- The pace at which Velo3D integrates 100+ printers while maintaining quality control across two campuses.
- Competitive Positioning
- How this expansion affects Velo3D's lead in large-format metal additive manufacturing against peers like EOS and Desktop Metal.