D3-AM reveals its ceramic Micro Particle Jetting technology and LABII Additive Manufacturing machine
November 24, 2023
D3-AM GmbH, a subsidiary of the Durst Group based in Brixen, Italy, unveiled its Micro Particle Jetting technology and LABII Additive Manufacturing machine at this year’s Formnext. Developed for high-performance ceramics manufacturing, D3’s LABII is reported to allow the direct printing of water-based, highly concentrated suspensions with almost any particle size and distribution. Once formed, the green parts undergo a sintering stage to produce the final component.
Stefan Waldner, Chief Product Officer at D3-AM, stated, “Material Jetting, from a theoretical standpoint, represents the most promising technology in Additive Manufacturing as it enables the construction of objects drop by drop, voxel by voxel. By overcoming material compatibility restrictions, our MPJ technology paves the way for the production of previously deemed impossible components.”
D3 reported much interest in its technology at Formnext, leading to the initiation of a number of projects. These included the development of new materials and the exploration of potential applications. Thick walled components and those made from Sintered Silicon Carbide (SSiC) were said to have drawn significant attention.
Christoph Gamper, CEO and co-owner of Durst Group, added, “With our presence at Formnext with the D3 LABII system, we are starting a new chapter at Durst: Material Jetting. The tradeshow has clearly shown that we are onwards in the premier class of materials – ceramics – and we look forward to scaling the printing systems, processes, and materials to open up a world of possibilities.”
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