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• I was surprised by just how many 3D printing companies and 3D printing projects there were at Ceramitec this year. I came away from the show convinced that the ceramics...
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I was surprised by just how many 3D printing companies and 3D printing projects there were at Ceramitec this year. I came away from the show convinced that the ceramics industry needs to pay even more attention to 3D printing, and that the 3D printing industry needs to pay more attention to ceramics. Ceramics work when all other materials stop. But due to a lack of familiarity, engineers and companies often underutilize them. Additive manufacturing is a relatively new path from file to part that opens new avenues for high-performance ceramics. This can help grow our industry and the ceramics industry. High-value, specific geometries in semiconductor, electronics, defense, medical, and industrial applications can really make a difference in millions of parts. Unlocking these new application