Velo3D appoints Darren Beckett as CTO

Velo3D, a metal AM technology company, has appointed Darren Beckett as Chief Technology Officer. With more than 25 years of experience in technology leadership, innovation, and organizational transformation, including two decades at Intel Corporation, Beckett will oversee the development and implementation of all internal and external technology initiatives across the company.

“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.”

Beckett was previously the VP of Engineering at Woodruff Scientific as well as the Chief Technology Officer at Sigma Additive Solutions where he was instrumental in aiding in the development of their AM quality control IP portfolio. Before 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 overseeing the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies.