Velo3D Flow
Print Preparation Software Without the Need for Design for Additive Manufacturing.
Overview
Flow is a print preparation software developed by Velo3D, designed to work exclusively with their Sapphire metal 3D printers. Its key innovation is the ability to print complex geometries, particularly low-angle features and internal channels, with minimal or no support structures. This eliminates the need for engineers to redesign parts specifically for additive manufacturing (DfAM).
✨ Key Features
- Support-free printing of low-angle geometries (down to 0 degrees)
- Integrated simulation of the print process
- Automated toolpath generation based on part geometry
- Predicts and compensates for deformation during printing
- Ensures part-to-part consistency
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Enables printing of geometries that are impossible on other systems
- Eliminates the need for extensive DfAM
- Highly integrated with Velo3D's specific hardware capabilities
Unique Value: Unlocks the ability to print high-value metal parts with complex internal features and low-angle surfaces without the need for redesign or difficult-to-remove internal supports.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Printing complex, shrouded impellers as a single piece without internal supports
- Manufacturing parts with internal cooling channels that were previously impossible to make
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users of non-Velo3D printers
- Parts that do not have complex internal or low-angle features
🏆 Alternatives
While other software requires adding supports (and compromising designs) for low angles, Flow is designed to make them printable, which is a fundamental shift in the workflow.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Included with the purchase of a Velo3D Sapphire system.
🔄 Similar Tools in 3D Printing Software
Autodesk Fusion 360
Integrated CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB software for the entire product development process....
Ultimaker Cura
Open-source slicer software for preparing 3D models for printing....
PrusaSlicer
An open-source slicer with advanced features, forked from Slic3r....
Simplify3D
A powerful, commercial 3D slicing software known for its extensive control and high performance....
Materialise Magics
A professional software for STL file repair, editing, and build preparation....
nTopology
Advanced engineering design software for complex and high-performance parts....