3D Minerals offers additive manufacturing solutions for the ceramics industry, utilizing proprietary Slurry Deposition Modeling (SDM) extrusion technology. This patented process enables the continuous, large-format 3D printing of complex ceramic parts with simplified paste preparation.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Traditional methods for producing large-scale ceramic parts are often labor-intensive and limited in design complexity. The ceramics industry faces challenges in achieving efficient, high-volume production of intricate ceramic components.
Solution
3D Minerals provides advanced additive manufacturing solutions for the ceramics industry through its proprietary Slurry Deposition Modeling (SDM) extrusion technology. This patented process enables the continuous, uninterrupted 3D printing of large-format ceramic parts. The SDM technology also facilitates a simplified and accelerated preparation of ceramic pastes, streamlining the production workflow. Our systems are designed to meet the diverse needs of ceramic manufacturing, from research and development to industrial-scale production.
Target Audience
Our primary customers are manufacturers and research institutions within the ceramics sector, including those in industrial ceramics, art ceramics, and advanced materials development.
Features
- Patented Slurry Deposition Modeling (SDM) extrusion technology for continuous large-scale ceramic printing.
- Cartesian 3D printers designed for versatility and custom dimensions.
- Rotary platform 3D printers optimized for the production of rotational ceramic parts, allowing for in-process finishing.
- Robotic arm integration for complex geometries and multi-zone printing, enabling small-batch production.
- In-house material science expertise for custom ceramic slurry formulation and adjuvant development.
- FabLab services for feasibility studies, prototype printing, and technical validation of printing parameters.
- Support for various ceramic materials including porcelain, alumina, and terracotta.
- Options for integrated finishing and machining modules, dual extrusion heads, and real-time weight monitoring.