3D Print Technical Ceramics - Binder Jetting Silicon Carbide on the Innovent X

Binder Jet 3D printing on the Inavven X opens new possibilities for advanced development of technical ceramics like silicon carbide, one of the most demanding materials to print and densify. Silicon carbide's exceptional hardness, thermal conductivity, chemical resistance, and ability to work at high temperatures make it invaluable across industries. From aerospace components to semiconductor applications, the Inavven X has the flexibility to 3D print with powders of any particle size, distribution, and cohesivity, handling even the most cohesive ceramic powders with precision. Our patented triple ACT technology manages silicon carbide's challenging flow characteristics, delivering consistent layer deposition where other platforms struggle. After printing, we then take advantage of the highly developed reaction bonded silicon carbide process, which enables infiltration of the porous silicon carbide 3D printed structure. By melting silicon at a lower temperature than standard centering temperatures, the molten silicon then fills the pores, creating a dense silicon carbide composite. By adjusting the particle sizes and applying tailored post-processing steps such as pyrolysis or chemical vapor infiltration before siliconization, the microructure and phase distribution can be tuned to optimize performance. From turbine components requiring thermal shock resistance to wear parts demanding of extreme hardness, reaction bonded silicon carbide composits deliver performance where metals and polymers cannot. The material flexibility of the innov means you're not limited towards a developed process. Experiment with your own silicon carbide formulations, exploring hybrid compositions, or push the boundaries of other technical ceramics or carbides, all with unprecedented speed and freedom. When your research requires the ultimate ceramic performance, the InventX provides the platform to achieve it. Visit teamdm. com/ceramics to learn more.