Metal 3D printing specialist Velo3D has announced a strategic partnership with aerospace company Vaya Space. Under a two-year Master Services Agreement worth $4 million, Velo3D will manufacture key components for Vaya Space’s hybrid propulsion systems using additive manufacturing. The partnership aims to improve the efficiency of complex engine component development and meet critical project timelines.
Vaya Space is leveraging Velo3D’s Rapid Production Solution, which is designed for industrial-scale production of high-performance parts. Among the systems being used are the Sapphire XC and XC1MZ, which support extra-large build volumes. Materials include GRCop42, a copper alloy developed by NASA for high thermal conductivity, and Inconel 718, a nickel-based superalloy known for its high-temperature and mechanical strength in aerospace environments.
“This partnership is a powerful example of how our Rapid Production Solution helps scale complex hardware manufacturing for today’s most ambitious aerospace companies,” said Dr. Arun Jeldi, CEO of Velo3D. “By combining our capabilities in GRCop42 and Inconel 718 with deep engineering collaboration, we’re helping Vaya Space achieve faster, more cost-effective production—right here in the United States.”
“Additive manufacturing plays a central role in our ability to reduce design complexity, increase performance, and scale production,” said Aaron Blankenship, Vice President of Operations at Vaya Space. “Velo3D offers the production readiness, material capabilities, and deep technical partnership we need to bring our vision to life and deliver flight-ready engines on schedule.”
Vaya Space views additive manufacturing as a core component of its development strategy. By reducing part counts and simplifying assembly, the company aims to enhance engine performance while ensuring scalable production. The agreement also includes joint marketing activities and a planned presentation in Cocoa, Florida, where a propulsion system with 3D-printed components will be publicly showcased for the first time.
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