New research directly compares DIW and DLP for alumina honeycomb substrates, showing how nozzle and layer choices control strength and accuracy.
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3D Printed Ceramic Shingles: A New Application Area
A new facade concept using 3D printed ceramic shingles shows how additive manufacturing adds light control and geometric variety to one of the oldest building components.
DTU 3D Prints Ceramic Gyroid Fuel Cells For Lightweight Power
DTU researchers say a 3D printed ceramic gyroid fuel cell delivers a fivefold jump in power-to-weight.
Tethon 3D Acquires Fortify Dielectric Material Technologies
Tethon 3D announced the acquisition of several ceramic materials from Fortify.
How Could Large Scale Slurry Ceramic 3D Printing Work?
A new Open Ceramics research paper examines how sand binder jetting already supports series production and what it will take to industrialize slurry-based ceramic 3D printing.
3D Printed Ceramic Array Converts Water Flow into Measurable Electrical Signals
Researchers have found an unusual 3D printable material that generates electricity in flowing water.
Study Probes Activated Carbon, MgO In FFF Filaments
A new materials study examines activated carbon and magnesium oxide as additives in FFF filaments, with implications for thermal stability, strength, and durability.
MIT Releases Open-Source Dual-Extruder Biotic Printer
MIT researchers unveiled an open-source dual-extruder syringe 3D printer aimed at reliable, multi-material printing of renewable biomaterial pastes.
XJet Launches Carmel Pro, a Compact and Affordable NPJ 3D Printer for Metals and Ceramics
XJet announced a new, compact 3D printer using their NPJ technology.
EPFL Researchers Develop “Hydrogel Infusion” Method for 3D Printing Dense Metals and Ceramics
Researchers at EPFL have discovered an entirely new method of 3D printing metals and ceramics.
Nanoe Demonstrates Ceramic and Metal 3D Printing on Standard Bambu Lab Desktop Printers
Is it possible to 3D print advanced ceramics and metals on a desktop Bambu Lab 3D printer?
Design of the Week: Corcelain
This week’s selection is the Corcelain by Kosuke Takahashi and 224 Porcelain.
Historic Figulo Ceramic 3D Printers Face Scrapyard After Failing to Find New Home
Remember those classic ZCorp printers used by Figulo that were offered for free?
Lithoz Advances Into Regulated Healthcare Market With ISO 13485 Quality Certification
Lithoz announced a critical regulatory certification that will almost certainly grow their business.
M.A.T. 3D Printer by 3DCeram Offers Multi-Toolhead System for Metal, Ceramic, and Paste Extrusion
I saw a desktop 3D printer that is designed to print both metal and ceramic materials.
Metal and Ceramic FFF 3D Printing Advances With New Materials From The Virtual Foundry
We had a chat with the folks from The Virtual Foundry and learned about their latest metal and ceramic 3D printer filaments.
Axtra3D’s Resin Materials Unlock Injection Molding and Biocompatible Silicone Use Cases
I had a discussion with Axtra3D and learned about a couple of new materials from the company.
Advanced Ceramic 3D Printing Technique Could Unlock Mechanical Applications
Researchers have opened up a new area for ceramic 3D printing: biocompatible mechanics.
PRODWAYS’ Shift from Polymers to Ceramics
I had a chat with PRODWAYS the other week and learned something quite interesting.
Tethon3D Introduces Low Cost Coyote Printer, Expanding Access to Ceramic 3D Printing
Tethon3D has introduced a new, low-cost ceramic resin 3D printer, the Coyote.
Design of the Week: Entomological Utopias
This week’s selection are the Entomological Utopia sculptures by artist Raphaël Emine.
How D3-AM’s Binder-Free MPJ Process Simplifies Ceramic 3D Printing
We had a look at D3 Additive Manufacturing’s latest ceramic 3D printer.
Pollen AM’s Four-Material PAM o2 Printer Unlocks Industrial-Grade 3D Printing Potential
We were finally able to take a look at Pollen AM’s unusual pellet 3D printer.
Filament2 Reinvents Paste 3D Printing with Simple FFF Upgrades
One of the more interesting technologies we saw at Formnext 2024 was from Filament2.
AMPOWER’s Annual Industry Charts Map Additive Manufacturing Technologies
AMPOWER has released their additive manufacturing charts once again.
Tethon 3D’s Genesis Resin Opens New Possibilities for Ceramic 3D Printing
Tethon 3D has some interesting new products, including a material that could be of great interest to all resin 3D printer operators.
Lithoz Pioneers 3D Printed Ceramic Implants with Successful Jaw Surgery
Lithoz announced a notable achievement: a human implantation of a ceramic part.
Lithoz and HiMed Launch Bio Ceramic 3D Printing Center of Excellence in NY
Lithoz announced a new center of excellence for bio ceramic 3D printing.
Design of the Week: Ceramic House
This week’s selection is Ceramic House by Studio RAP.
Improved Ceramic 3D Printing Inspection Using Supercontinuum Lasers
New research explores a method of inspecting ceramic 3D prints in a non-destructive manner.
VIPS-3DP: A New 3D Printing Technique Using Vapor for Solidification
Researchers have developed a new and potentially very powerful new 3D printing process they call VIPS-3DP.
Nanoe’s Zetamix: FFF 3D Printing with Ceramic and Metal Filaments
Nanoe is one of several companies providing specialized 3D printer filaments.
AMAREA’s MMJ Technology: 3D Printing with Multi-Material Capability
AMAREA Technology has developed a powerful new 3D printing process they call Multi Material Jetting, or “MMJ”.
D3: Large-Scale Ceramic 3D Printing with Advanced Inkjet Printhead Technology
D3 is a new company producing an unusual industrial ceramic 3D printer, the Lab II.
Design of the Week: Sound Absorbing Facade
This week’s selection is the Sound Absorbing Facade by David Fluß of TU Darmstadt.
Book of the Week: Additive Manufacturing Technologies
This week’s selection is “Additive Manufacturing Technologies” by Ian Gibson.
ETH Zurich Researchers Innovate with 3D Printed Ceramic Solar Reactor Core
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a 3D printed ceramic solar reactor core.
Sygnis and the Breakthrough in Ceramic 3D Printing for Energy
Sygnis has participated in a breakthrough energy project with a new ceramic 3D printing solution.
Real-Time Observation of Meltpool Behavior in Ceramic 3D Printing
A fascinating new research paper explores the complexities of 3D printing ceramic materials using the LPBF process.
Formlabs Introduces Innovative Resin Materials: Silicone 40A and Alumina 4N
Formlabs announced two new and interesting resin materials and SLS packaging.
Anisotropic Strength Achieved: Plasma Nozzle Promises to Transform FFF 3D Printing
A unique plasma nozzle could revolutionize FFF 3D printing.
The Rise of Lithoz: Innovative Ceramic 3D Printing
Lithoz seems to be on a roll, expanding in several directions.
3D Printing’s Impact on the Induction Ovens Market
Charles Goulding and Mwansa Chabala consider how 3D printing could be applied to the induction cooking market.
What Makes Holo’s PureForm Process Different From Metal Injection Molding?
A company you may not have heard of is Holo.
Exploring the Admaflex 130: Admatec’s Latest Ceramic 3D Printer
I spoke with Admatec about their latest 3D printer, the Admaflex 130.
Tethon 3D’s Extra-Dense Ceramic 3D Printer Resin
I dropped by Tethon 3D’s stand at Formnext and had a chat about their new ceramic 3D printing resin.
New Method For Powder-Based Multi-Material 3D Printing Developed
One of the most interesting technologies we observed at Formnext 2022 was a new way to 3D print multiple materials in powder.
Lithoz Demonstrates The Need For Multiple Machine Styles
One 3D printer does not fill all application needs, and that’s demonstrated by Lithoz’s product set.
Lithoz Makes First Acquisition
Lithoz acquired a ceramic 3D printing company.
Lynxter Continues 3D Print Commercialization
I had a chat with the folks from Lynxter to find out what they’ve been up to.
Grid Logic’s Multi-Material Powder 3D Printing System
Grid Logic has developed a unique process that can 3D print metal and ceramic in the same job.
XJET Switches Gears To Commercialization
I had a chat with XJET’s Dror Danai about the company’s strategy.
Tethon Leverages Ceramic Resins In New Ways
Tethon 3D is getting into the dental business.
Researchers Develop 3D Printable Thermally Resistant Power Semiconductors
Researchers at TU Chemnitz have developed a unique method to produce temperature resistant housings for electrical applications.
Tritone’s Amazing Hybrid Technology
I had a look at the latest from Tritone.
Could This Be The Best 3D Printer Nozzle Ever?
A new nozzle for FFF 3D printers has been announced by fibtip, and it seems to have all the right characteristics.
New Admatec Sintering Furnace Enables Ceramic Production
Admatec announced a new furnace that could enable their clients to take on additional production of 3D printed ceramics.
XJET Produces First Completely Ceramic Piston
An automotive company has used XJET’s NPJ technology to produce a high performance engine piston made entirely from ceramic material.
African 3D Printing Grows
Aside from Antarctica, Africa might be the continent with the least amount of 3D printing activity, but that’s changing.
Question of the Week: Combined Polymer, Metal and Ceramic 3D Prints?
This week’s question relates to the ability of 3D printing to combine various types of materials.
Desktop Metal Rebrands ExOne Products
Desktop Metal announced additions to the ever-growing 3D printer lineup, but the new entries seem a bit familiar.
New AM Materials Round Up, March 4, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
Using 3D Printed Catalysts To Power Rocket Engines
A PhD student in New Zealand is 3D printing catalysts to enable use of safer rocket propellants.
Desktop Ceramic 3D Printing At Home
A desktop 3D printer could allow easy ceramic 3D printing at home.
XJET’s Smooth 3D Printing Advantage
I spoke with XJET’s Dror Danai to find out why XJET technology has an advantage over other ceramic 3D printing options.
Restoring Porcelain Artifacts Using 3D Printing
Researchers at Fraunhofer IKTS have developed a method for restoring broken porcelain items.
A Chat With BCN3D’s David Martinez
I spoke with BCN3D’s Dave Martinez to find out the latest from the Spanish 3D printer manufacturer.
3D Printing At The The 2021 Ceramics Expo
The Ceramics Expo returned for 2021, and we were on-site in Cleveland for a look at 3D printing at the in-person event.
What Does A Return To In-Person Industry Events Look Like?
In-person industry events are moving from pandemic wish list item to real-world happenings — but what does that look like in practice?
XJET’s New Smart SMART Station
XJET announced “SMART”, an intelligent post-processing workstation.
How Does Sakuú’s Unusual 3D Printing Process Work?
I spoke with Sakuú’s VP of Marketing and Business development, David Pederson, to find out more about this mysterious 3D print startup.
Tethon 3D Obtains Key Ceramic 3D Printing Patent
Tethon 3D obtained a patent for a key 3D printing feature in the resin process.
The New CeraFab L30 From Lithoz
Lithoz announced a new entry-level ceramic 3D printer, the CeraFab L30.
Tethon 3D Announces Three Powerful 3D Printing Resins
Tethon 3D announced a suite of three new and extremely interesting 3D printing resins suitable for industrial use.
Step-By-Step In Ceramic 3D Printing With 3DCeram
Ceramic 3D printing has a lot to offer applications from aerospace and biomedical to industry, but adoption can be a sticking point.
Made In Space To Launch Ceramic 3D Printing To The ISS
Another 3D printing technology will soon be aboard the International Space Station as Made In Space is set to launch SLA into space for the first time.
Electromagnetic Ceramic 3D Printing Possibilities
New research has uncovered a potential method for 3D printing ceramic materials using microwaves.
Arcanum And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding considers the achievement of 3D printable porcelain.
Question of the Week: Does Ceramic PEEK 3D Printing Filament Exist?
This week’s question is about the availability of ceramic PEEK 3D printing filament.
Scaling Up Ceramic 3D Printing For Dentistry
The dental industry is a major user of ceramic 3D printing, and a new global partnership is set to see applications move from concept through to production.
Tethon 3D Releases New Mullite Ceramic Powder For SLS 3D Printing
Tethon 3D announced a new product: a ceramic powder suitable for use in SLS 3D printers to add to their extensive portfolio of printable ceramic materials.
Question of the Week: Ceramic 3D Printing
This week’s question relates to the costing of ceramic 3D printing: what are the options, costs and considerations for 3D printing ceramic jewelry?
Book of the Week: Advanced Materials
This week’s selection is the eBook “Advanced Materials” by 3dpbm.
Project Hopes To Optimize Pharmaceutical Production With 3D Printed Ceramics
The NESSIE project is attempting to optimize large scale production of pharmaceuticals by using advanced technologies, focusing on 3D printed ceramics.
5 Industries That Benefit From Ceramics 3D Printing
What makes ceramics such a valuable 3D printing material? Here’s how it’s benefiting five essential industries.
3D Printing and Vases
Charles Goulding and Peter Favata of R&D Tax Savers examine 3D printing put to use in creating vases.
Tritone Making Progress Developing MoldJet Technology
Tritone has been quietly building their MoldJet technology and is nearing a release of their beta 3D printing equipment.
XJET Found A Niche In Ceramic Applications
XJET has found their way into a very interesting and profitable application niche for their powerful ceramic 3D printing technology.
Admatec’s New and Larger 3D Printer
Admatec announced a new and much larger metal and ceramic 3D printer; we had a close look at it.
An Update On Lynxter’s 3D Printers
Lynxter’s S600D industrial 3D printer just got a lot better with a new liquid extrusion system. We found out which materials it can print.
Xjet Splits 3D Printer Lines
When Xjet first developed their nanoparticle jetting (NPJ) process, they didn’t realize it would split into two different styles. We found out why.
Tritone’s MoldJet Technology Well Suited For Production Use
Tritone announced a revolutionary 3D printing process called “MoldJet” that 3D prints molds and casts objects during the 3D printing process.
RPS: The Most Bizarre 3D Printing Process Yet Seen
A bizarre new 3D printing process called Roll Powder Sintering could be the fastest and cheapest way to 3D print metal, ceramic and thermoplastic materials. We found out how it works.
ExOne’s New X1 160PRO Metal 3D Printer
ExOne announced a huge new metal 3D printer, the X1 160PRO, which can provide large-scale metal additive manufacturing capability to industry.
Research May Lead to New Types of Ceramic 3D Printers
New research shows a method of joining ceramics together. Could this lead to an entirely new type of ceramic 3D printer?