Semiconductor manufacturers increasingly rely on components that can withstand extreme plasma environments while delivering tighter process control and near-zero contamination. To meet these demands, Bosch Advanced Ceramics and Lithoz have transformed a previously two-part injector design into a fully integrated single ceramic component using ceramic Additive Manufacturing. By pairing high-purity alumina with precision AM technology, complex internal geometries could be unlocked, enhancing reliability and performance for advanced wafer production.
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Blesol Tech is emerging as a notable European supplier of metal and ceramic feedstocks for Metal Injection Moulding, Ceramic Injection Moulding, and sinter-based Additive Manufacturing. Based in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, and led by Dr Gemma Herranz and Dr Cristina Berges, the company brings together academic expertise and industrial-scale production. As this article outlines, its close collaboration with MIM and CIM producers offers clear insight into shifting market requirements, informing the development of tailored materials and adaptable feedstock solutions.
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Element 22 GmbH has built its reputation on developing efficient ways to manufacture complex titanium components for demanding applications in medicine, aerospace, luxury goods and emerging hydrogen technologies. By leveraging Metal Injection Moulding, sinter-based Additive Manufacturing and carefully controlled finishing processes, the company demonstrates how titanium parts can be produced reliably and at scale. Dr Georg Schlieper recently visited the company for PIM International to explore its processes and ongoing developments.
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Recent advances in water-debindable feedstocks are redefining what is possible in Ceramic Injection Moulding (CIM). By combining hydrophilic backbone chemistries with optimised surfactants and plasticisers, these formulations enable faster, safer debinding without compromising performance. This article presents comparative data demonstrating improved flow, reduced thermal load, and successful processing of parts beyond 10 mm wall thickness. Drawing on developments at KRAHN Ceramics GmbH, Dr Thorsten Ohlerth examines kinetics, moulding behaviour, and sintering outcomes that signal a shift towards more sustainable CIM production.
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There is a beauty in ceramics that has captivated us for thousands of years. Today, Additive Manufacturing (AM) is giving this material class renewed appeal by enabling the creation of forms previously impossible to produce, while preserving the mechanical, aesthetic and tactile qualities that make ceramics so valued. A new award-winning Hi-Fi turntable cartridge – developed by HiFiction AG and Steinbach AG using Lithoz GmbH’s AM technology – showcases not only design innovation but also how AM eliminates tooling barriers, making advanced technical ceramics more accessible to smaller businesses.
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Binder Jetting has long been heralded as the Additive Manufacturing process most likely to deliver true mass production. Its promise of speed, scalability and lower costs has kept it in focus, but familiar challenges remain: fragile green parts, difficult depowdering, sintering distortion and a narrow materials palette. Atomik believes the answer lies in rethinking the binder itself. Far from being an inert glue, it may be the key to unlocking Binder Jetting’s future, argues the company’s Prof Kate Black.
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With a portfolio of 12,000 MIM components and annual sales exceeding $350 million, INDO-MIM is among the most widely recognised names in the global Metal Injection Moulding industry. Founded in Bangalore in 1997, the company now supplies customers across five continents. In 2017, it established a major facility in San Antonio, Texas, to meet rising demand and strengthen supply chain resilience. Bernard North visited the site for PIM International and reports on its development, strategic significance, and INDO-MIM’s increasing investment in Binder Jetting Additive Manufacturing.
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In this wide-ranging interview, Nick Williams speaks with Dan Brunermer, founder of B-jetting LLC and veteran of the metal Binder Jetting (BJT) industry. Drawing on decades of experience, Brunermer reflects on what past successes reveal about the future of Additive Manufacturing – from the growing demand for custom machines and integrated automation to the economic realities shaping adoption. This is a candid and insightful exploration of where Binder Jetting stands today – and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
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3DEO has risen to become a significant player in metal Additive Manufacturing, producing over 1.5 million parts since 2018 for customers in the aerospace, medical, and semiconductor industries, among others. Uniquely, the company uses its own Intelligent Layering® technology rather than relying on commercially available AM processes such as Binder Jetting. Bernard North visited the company for PIM International and reports on how it has achieved commercial success in an industry where more widely known processes are struggling to make progress
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AFT-Hungary, a key European player in Metal Injection Moulding, has navigated industry challenges through strategic adaptation and market diversification. Facing intense price competition, shifting trade policies, and evolving regulations, the company has focused on expanding MIM applications beyond traditional sectors. By identifying new opportunities and refining its manufacturing processes, AFT-Hungary remains competitive in a rapidly changing landscape. Emma Lawn explores the company’s approach to sustaining growth, enhancing efficiency, and overcoming obstacles in today’s demanding manufacturing environment
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