Velo3D Achieves AS9100D Certification, Validating Excellence in Rapid Production Solution (RPS) Quality Management System

FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Velo3D, Inc. (NASDAQ:VELO), a leading provider of advanced additive manufacturing technology for mission-critical metal parts, today announced it has successfully achieved AS9100D certification for its Rapid Production Solution (RPS) Quality Management System. This certification, issued by Eagle Certification Group (ECG), is a globally recognized benchmark. It affirms that Velo3D's RPS processes meet the extremely stringent standards set by the International Aerospace Quality Group for aviation, space, and defense supply chains.

Velo3D's RPS offers customers a seamless, qualified pathway to move from prototyping directly into high-volume production of complex, mission-critical components. With the AS9100D certification, the company's RPS offering is now recognized as compliant with the most rigorous quality management requirements, ensuring repeatability, traceability, and reliability at scale.

The certification process was conducted by ECG, an accredited registrar, recognized for aerospace quality management system audits. Velo3D underwent rigorous evaluation of its quality management system documentation, implementation, and overall effectiveness.

"Achieving AS9100D certification for our RPS Quality Management System is a pivotal milestone for Velo3D and, most importantly, for our customers," said Dr. Arun Jeldi, CEO of Velo3D. "This achievement demonstrates that our RPS processes meet the highest standards of aerospace quality, providing customers with confidence that they can depend on Velo3D to deliver consistent, production-ready solutions for their most critical applications."

The certification strengthens Velo3D's ability to serve aerospace primes, defense contractors, and government agencies who require AS9100D compliance for suppliers. It also reinforces the company's commitment to advancing U.S.-based manufacturing resiliency by providing a certified, rapid pathway to scale production.

"Rapid Production Solution was built to help customers close the gap between innovation and production," said Dr. Jeldi. "AS9100D certification validates that we have the processes and controls in place to support mission-critical production at scale, opening new opportunities for growth with aerospace and defense customers worldwide."

About Velo3D

Velo3D is a metal 3D printing technology company focused on building mission-critical parts without compromise. Its solution unlocks advanced design freedom and scalability across the defense, space, aviation, and energy sectors. Velo3D's integrated platform includes the Flow print preparation software, the Sapphire printer family, and the Assure quality control system—powered by its Intelligent Fusion process. Learn more at www.velo3d.com.

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