Technical Ceramics
Technical ceramics consists of a high-viscosity mixture of fine ceramic powder and binder. This material is carefully deposited layer by layer to build a part using Stereolithography (SLA) technology. Once printed, the "green" part undergoes debinding and sintering to remove the binder and densify the ceramic, resulting in a fully dense, high-strength component.
About Technical Ceramics
Technical ceramics materials are formulated with high-performance oxide and non-oxide ceramic paste form with properties like mechanical resistance and biocompatibility, suitable for demanding applications. Highly useful in many industries such as luxury goods, bio-medical, aerospace, semiconductor, energy, industrial and more.
Advantage over conventional methods
Ceramic 3D printing allows greater design flexibility, supports intricate geometries, and enables custom material compositions, all while reducing the limitations of traditional molding or machining processes.
Key Properties & Benefits
Technical ceramic materials offer high mechanical strength, excellent thermal and electrical properties, and can be tailored for specific applications, making them ideal for industries requiring durability and precision.
Range of Materials
To support demanding application needs, we provide a range of *technical ceramic materials categorized into two classifications:
*may varies depending on part geometry, size, orientation, material and post-processing method.
Alumina (Al₂O₃)
Biocompatible, electrically insulating, high hardness and wear resistance
C101 EASY, C900 FLEX, C3601 ULTIMATE, C1000 FLEXMATIC
Biomedical (implants), electronics, aerospace, mechanical engineering, foundry cores, spatial.
- Operating temperature up to ~1600°C
- Cost-effective and widely used
- High dielectric strength
Alumina Toughened Zirconia (ATZ)
Superior toughness, abrasion and thermal resistance, biocompatible
C900 FLEX
Implants, teeth, wear-resistant mechanical parts
- Combines the best of zirconia (toughness) and alumina (hardness)
- Excellent for cyclic and abrasive environments
Aluminium Nitride (AlN)
High thermal conductivity, excellent electrical insulation, good mechanical strength
C101 EASY, C900 FLEX
Electronics industry – substrates, heat sinks, and circuit components
- Commonly used in power electronics, LEDs, and microelectronic packaging.
- Maintains stability in high-temperature and high-voltage environments
Cordierite
Low thermal conductivity, low CTE, shock-resistant
C900 FLEX
Optical components, aerospace, metrology, vacuum environments
- Ideal where minimal thermal expansion is critical
- Lightweight, durable under vacuum or temperature changes
Fused Silica (SiO₂)
Good leachability, excellent thermal shock resistance, low thermal expansion, high purity
C900 FLEX
Foundry cores, investment casting molds, and high-temperature tooling
- Ideal for producing hollow, intricate molds and cores
- Maintains dimensional stability under thermal cycling
- Common in aerospace and industrial casting workflows
Hydroxyapatite (HAp)
High biocompatibility, osteoconductive
C101 EASY, C900 FLEX, C1000 FLEXMATIC
Biomedical implants, bone scaffolds
- Similar chemical composition to natural bone
- Promotes bone growth
- Used in custom orthopaedic and dental implants
Silicon Nitride (Si₃N₄)
Known for its excellent thermal shock resistance, high hardness, and superior wear and corrosion resistance.
C101 EASY, C900 FLEX, C1000 FLEXMATIC
Aerospace, automotive components, medical implants, energy systems
- Withstands high temperatures (~1800°C)
- Corrosion-resistant and frequently used in engine and turbine parts
Silicore
Porous structure, high mechanical strength, stable at high temperatures
C101 EASY, C900 FLEX, C1000 FLEXMATIC
Foundry cores
- Excellent leachability
- Custom-made for high-temp core-making in complex castings
- Compatible with all alloys except cobalt
Silicore DS/SX
Porous structure, high mechanical strength, stable at high temperatures
C101 EASY, C1000 FLEXMATIC
Foundry cores for investment casting
- Specifically developed for industrial casting applications
- Ideal for producing hollow sections in complex metal parts
- Supports rapid leaching post-casting for clean finishes
- Suitable for use with all metal alloys except cobalt
Tricalcium Phosphate
Biocompatible, bioresorbable
C900 FLEX
Biomedical implants, bone regeneration
- Stimulates bone growth
- Designed to degrade safely in the body and be replaced by natural bone
Zirconia 3Y
High hardness, chemical inertness, excellent mechanical properties
C101 EASY, C900 FLEX, C1000 FLEXMATIC
Dental crowns and bridges, orthopedic implants, wear-resistant components, electronics
- Used in high-stress environments
- Ideal for precision components requiring both aesthetics and strength
- Typically sintered at ~1450–1550°C for full density
Zirconia 8Y
Excellent ionic and oxygen-ion conductivity, thermal insulation.
C101 EASY, C900 FLEX, C1000 FLEXMATIC
Fuel cells, energy systems
- Used in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs)
- Functions efficiently under extreme heat
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