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promote a regular feeding of the printer and allow to obtain homogeneous layers for a maximum quality of the products. They guarantee a level of quality recognized by the most demanding industries. Top-down stereolithography allows for printing without supports by building the part from the bottom up as the tray moves down. 3DCeram is capable of producing precise and detailed parts consistently. The printing material is fed into a cartridge at the start of the printing cycle, making it easy to refill the cartridge during printing. Additionally, 3DCeram’s top-down stereolithography process is suitable for a wide range of materials, including ceramics and advanced composites, enabling the production of parts with high mechanical and thermal properties. This technology is particularly well-suited for applications in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical, where high-performance and precise parts are required.
Owing to their exceptional physicochemical properties,
including excellent corrosion resistance and electrical insulation, ceramic materials for 3D
printing are a significant breakthrough for the aerospace industry, which continually seeks new
technological advancements, lighter weight, and shorter development timelines. In this context,
ceramics are utilized to enhance the performance of advanced space equipment, such as
satellites, measurement devices, optical instruments, and more.
Foundry cores play a crucial role in the
manufacturing of turbine blades for both aviation and land-based gas turbines. There is
currently a growing demand for complex core designs driven by the need for smaller, more
efficient, and cost-effective engines that operate at higher temperatures. 3DCeram has
developed an optimized method for producing ceramic foundry cores that offers
significant advantages over traditional techniques, including reduced build times while
improving the cost-per-core ratio.
The requirements for core production encompass high dimensional accuracy, adequate
structural strength, appropriate surface roughness, and controlled material porosity.
These parameters can be effectively managed through ceramic 3D printing. In addition to
saving time and boosting productivity, this approach offers design flexibility, improved
responsiveness, consistent quality of the produced cores, and increased profitability
for manufacturers.
Since 2005, 3DCeram has been at
the forefront of developing advanced biomedical solutions. Throughout
the years, the company has achieved a level of expertise that fully
addresses the needs of the medical field. With a diverse array of
ceramic 3D printers and specialized biocompatible materials, 3DCeram
possesses all the essential supply chain certifications to implement its
innovative technologies across various sectors, including dental,
orthopedic, maxillofacial, and plastic surgery.
The company is well-known for producing small batches of bone
substitutes, such as intervertebral cages and tibial osteotomy wedges,
as well as cranial and jawbone implants. Additive manufacturing allows
professionals to precisely control the porosity of these ceramic
substitutes. Additionally, 3DCeram has created a unique SLA-based
technology called BioCranium, which facilitates the production of custom
bioceramic implants.
Different industrial sectors are
increasingly leveraging the distinctive mechanical, electrical, thermal,
and chemical properties of technical ceramic materials. 3DCeram’s
additive manufacturing technology is gaining traction in areas such as
chemistry, oil and gas, water treatment, electronics, automotive, and
more.
Ceramic 3D printing streamlines the creation of intricate components
that traditional equipment and methods cannot achieve. It minimizes
downtime and removes the necessity for costly tooling, which is
especially crucial for contemporary businesses and small-scale
production. Furthermore, the adaptable design options facilitate rapid
and mold-free manufacturing of functional parts.
The
resistance and diverse properties of ceramic
materials—including mechanical, magnetic,
thermal, chemical, and electrical
characteristics—make them suitable for
applications that endure high stress in
challenging environments. Similarly, 3DCeram’s
highly functional and dependable additive
manufacturing machines are contributing to the
increasing demand for ceramic 3D printing in
research conducted by major research groups and
universities.
Lightweight structural components with complex geometries. Parts with high thermal and chemical resistance. Applications involving thermal insulation, engine components, and aerodynamic testing.
Custom implants using biocompatible ceramics like hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate. Bone tissue engineering with resorbable materials. Tailored solutions for prosthetics and bioceramic scaffolds.
Tooling, molds, and jigs for high-precision processes. Wear-resistant parts for harsh manufacturing environments. Custom components with ceramic properties like electrical insulation and thermal stability.
Ideal for materials research involving advanced ceramics. Prototyping of high-performance parts that must meet strict material criteria. Enables rapid iteration in labs focusing on structural and functional ceramics.
