ceramics

Ceramic AM at scale: The story of how Steinbach AG scaled production to 12,000 parts a year for Da Vinci Surgical Systems

Steinbach AG is considered a pioneer in the use of Additive Manufacturing for the serial production of high-performance technical ceramics. This case study describes its pioneering path to successfully implement the manufacturing of a new type of ceramic tube, with highly complex geometries, to be used in Da Vinci Surgical Systems robotic solutions for endoscopic surgery. With this application, Steinbach has achieved an annual production rate of 12,000 units and, in so doing, established itself as a leading service provider in ceramic AM. ... Read more »

MIM2016 conference programme published

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December 17, 2015

December 17, 2015

The MIM2016 International Conference on the Injection Molding of Metals, Ceramics & Carbides will take place at the Hotel Irvine in Irvine, California, USA, from March 7-9 2016. The conference, sponsored by the MPIF’s Metal Injection Molding Association ... Read more »

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  • INMATEC Technologies: Celebrating 25 years as a driving force behind Ceramic Injection Moulding
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  • Ceramic Injection Moulding: The impact of variotherm and conformal cooling technology on part quality and process capability
  • The Additive Manufacturing of multi-material and multi-functional ceramic components

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