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Knowledge
As pioneers and experts in the field of industrial 3D printing, we give you a comprehensive insight into the world of additive manufacturing. We show how the technology is revolutionizing more and more industries and applications through metal 3D printing. Together with our partners, we regularly organize exciting webinars and events, for example on 3D printing in the medical field.
Save the Date: Open House Event on October 8, 2026
18. March 2026
We cordially invite you to our next Open House event on October 8, 2026. Look forward to an inspiring evening featuring exciting real-world insights, engaging conversations, and relaxed networking.
InnoventX – The binder jetting system for research on metals, ceramics and composites
27. April 2026
The InnoventX is the world's leading binder jetting system for research. Specially developed for research applications, the platform enables the processing of metals, technical ceramics and composite materials - and offers maximum flexibility.
BMF CLEAR: When transparency meets micro-precision
16. April 2026
With BMF CLEAR, Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) is expanding its material portfolio with an optically transparent resin that sets new standards in micro-precision 3D printing.
Successful Open House Event at the AM Pioneers Technology Center – Experience the Future of Innovations in 3D Printing
11. February 2026
The open house event on February 5, 2026 at the AM Pioneers Technology Center was a complete success and once again showed how lively and innovative the community is when it comes to additive manufacturing, metal 3D printing, 3D printing of ceramics, micro 3D printing
Formnext 2025 has once again shown why it is one of the most important events for additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing. For us, it was a week full of innovations, valuable customer discussions and exciting impressions of partners such as Desktop Metal, 3DCeram and BMF.
Innovative test specialist manufactures connectors in small batches
3. October 2025
Technical progress requires courage - BRIGHT proved this in a challenging project for a leading car manufacturer. The company realized the innovative solution with precision micro stereolithography from Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF):
We provide an efficient introduction to the industrial 3D printing process, advise you on suitable 3D printing processes and prepare you for the future of additive manufacturing.
Yes, the additive manufacturing of MIM (Metal Injection Molding) components enables the production of complex geometries that could not be realized using conventional methods. Metal 3D printing also significantly reduces lead times, while achieving cost-effective production of smaller quantities without the need for molds and tools.
Compared to conventional manufacturing processes, metal 3D printing offers numerous possibilities. The most important advantages include the design freedom and optimization potential of the components as well as the speed and scalability of more cost-effective production. This allows you to achieve shorter time-to-market with maximum material utilization.
There are various technologies for the additive manufacturing of metal parts. Common processes include SLM (selective laser melting), SLS (selective laser sintering) and binder jetting (layer-by-layer application of metal powder with a binder resin). The choice of the appropriate metal 3D printing process depends on the specific requirements of the project, the desired material properties and the available equipment.
Depending on the specific printing technology and the parameters of the printer, a variety of metal materials can be processed, including stainless steel, copper alloys, cobalt-chrome and nickel alloys. New and sometimes customized materials are also constantly being qualified or developed for 3D printing.
The advantages of plastic 3D printing lie particularly in the production of prototypes, whereby components can be adapted quickly and easily. Furthermore, lightweight yet robust structures can be achieved with plastic 3D printing, which also leads to cost savings for small series.
Common plastic printing technologies include FDM (fused deposition modeling), SLA (stereolithography), DLP (digital ligth processing) and SLS (selective laser sintering). The choice of the appropriate printing process depends on the specific requirements of your component and the desired material properties. There are other printing processes for medical 3D printing that can also process biomaterials, among other things.
The choice of suitable material depends on the requirements for your component, the desired mechanical properties, the surface finish, the environment of use and your budget. Common materials include PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU and PEEK as well as biocompatible polymers for medical 3D printing. Customized plastics can also be specially qualified, such as for medical 3D printing.
Additive manufacturing offers numerous advantages over conventional manufacturing processes and is capable of processing a wide range of materials. Common applications of 3D printing include prototyping, product customization, scalable series production and spare parts manufacturing.
The production costs of a component depend on the printing process, the material used and the nature of the component. We can produce your individual sample component free of charge in our machine park in Esslingen and prepare a cost analysis. Please contact us for a no-obligation demo day!
Due to the technological progress of additive manufacturing, there are numerous manufacturers of 3D printing systems on the market. As the precision and reproducibility of components is particularly important for industrial 3D printing, we work with the leading manufacturers Desktop Metal, ETEC, Zeiss and BCN3D. Desktop Health develops special systems and qualifies materials for medical 3D printing.
The component properties depend on various factors, such as the printing technology, the material used, the printing parameters and the specific 3D printer. Our systems and optimized design can be used to produce anisotropic components with increased strength, rigidity and hardness.
Operating a 3D printer does not usually require specially trained personnel. These systems are usually designed so that they can be operated by users with basic computer skills and a short training period. Modern 3D printers also have intuitive user interfaces, making it easy to create models, adjust print parameters and automatically monitor the printing process.
Once you have identified the right technology and a system, you can start preparing your site. Depending on the printing system, certain (safety) requirements must be met at your location. You will also need the appropriate materials, such as filament rolls or metal powder, and the right tools and protective clothing. We support you in integrating the system into your production by providing you with detailed instructions on site preparation and a starter pack containing all the necessary materials.
The procurement costs for an industrial 3D printing system vary and depend on various factors such as the printing technology, print quality, technical functions and brand. In a free potential and cost analysis, we determine your individual investment costs and compare them with the expected ROI ("return on investment").
Metal Binder Jetting is one of the sinter-based 3D printing technologies. The process is closely related to classic Metal Injection Molding (MIM), but is completely tool-free and significantly more flexible - ideal for prototypes, pre-series and small series.
Metal Binder Jetting combines the advantages of classic MIM processes with the flexibility of modern additive manufacturing. Tool-free production, fast iterations and quality suitable for series production make binder jetting one of the most important 3D printing technologies for industrial manufacturing.
After sintering, the components achieve a density of up to 98%, comparable to cast metal parts. The mechanical properties make Metal Binder Jetting a reliable 3D printing technology for end applications.
The binder jetting process is particularly suitable for quantities of 1 to approx. 10,000 components. Metal Binder Jetting thus closes the gap between prototyping and classic series production within modern 3D printing technologies.
Printing
The binder jetting process describes the layer-by-layer application of metal powder. A binder is then applied via several thousand nozzles according to the component cross-section in order to bind the loose powder. This process is repeated until the build volume is filled with the metal parts and loose powder.
Powder removal
Once the printing process has been completed and the binder has hardened, the components are transported to a powder station in a construction kit, where the loose powder is removed. An integrated powder recycling system recovers 98% of the loose powder.
Sintering
After powder removal, the metal parts are sintered in a furnace at temperatures of up to 1400 °C. At temperatures of around 400°C, the binder escapes from the component and the molecular chains fuse together, resulting in the desired mechanical properties. The finished metal part is comparable to a cast part with a density of 98%.
A major advantage of metal binder jetting is the enormous design freedom. Complex geometries, undercuts, intricate structures or internal channels can be realized without support structures - something that is not possible with many other 3D printing technologies.
Metal Binder Jetting is an industrial 3D printing technology for the production of metal components. Metal powder is applied in layers and bonded with a liquid binder. The printing process is followed by powder removal and sintering, resulting in virtually dense, high-precision metal parts.
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