Darren Beckett Joins Velo3D as Chief Technology Officer

FREMONT, CA, Jan 30, 2025 – Velo3D, Inc. announced Darren Beckett as its new chief technology officer.

With more than 25 years of experience in technology leadership, innovation and organizational transformation, including two decades at Intel Corp., Beckett will oversee the development and implementation of all internal and external technology initiatives across the company.

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“We are excited to have Darren join the company as his proven track record of building and leading next generation technology teams to create innovative solutions aligns perfectly with Velo3D’s mission to accelerate our leadership position in additive manufacturing,” said Arun Jeldi, CEO of Velo3D. “His ability to blend technical expertise with strategic leadership will be instrumental in executing our new corporate vision and driving our next phase of growth.”

Prior to rejoining Velo3D, Beckett was the VP of engineering at Woodruff Scientific as well as the chief technology officer at Sigma Additive Solutions where he played a pivotal role in facilitating in the development of their Additive Manufacturing quality control IP portfolio. Prior to Sigma, Beckett spent more than 20 years at Intel in various technical and engineering leadership roles focused on 3D manufacturing and next generation technology development.

“I am thrilled to join Velo3D and contribute to its vision of enabling customers to utilize additive manufacturing to rapidly scale the production of their most complex parts,” said Darren Beckett. “I look forward to collaborating with the talented team here as the company expands its leadership position in 3D printing technology.”

As chief technology officer, Beckett will be responsible for leading the Velo3D Research and Development and Informational Technology organizations as well as oversee the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies.

About Velo3D

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Fremont, CA, Velo3D is a leading technology company specializing in fully integrated metal additive manufacturing solutions. The company offers advanced 3D printing systems, including the Sapphire family of printers, along with Flow pre-print software and Assure quality assurance software, enabling the production of complex, mission-critical components. Velo3D serves industries such as aerospace, defense, energy, and automotive, with clients including SpaceX, Honeywell, and Lam Research. As of January 2025, the company employs approximately 240 people. In the trailing twelve months ending June 30, 2024, Velo3D reported revenues of $46 million.

Source: Velo3D