• Mears Machine ordered a sixth Sapphire XC metal 3D printer from Velo3D, expanding its production fleet.
• System will be dedicated to copper-nickel printing, targeting shipyard and offshore demand for corrosion-resistant components.
• Move adds a new alloy family to Mears’ in-house additive capacity, alongside existing nickel superalloy and aluminum production.
• Order supports a U.S.-based copper-nickel production supply chain, positioning Mears to offer tooling-free replacements for legacy cast parts.

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