XJet Ltd., the ceramic and metal additive manufacturing company, announced on November 3rd that CeramTec GmbH decided to invest in a Carmel 1400C Additive Manufacturing solution to be installed at its headquarters in Plochingen (Germany) before the end of the year.
CeramTec, with over a century of development and production expertise, is a leading global supplier of high-performance ceramics (“HPC”) parts and components for over 10,000 different products across an extensive range of applications. However, it is also in additive manufacturing (AM) that CeramTec –known as ‘The Ceramic Experts’– believes the future lies: “We believe 3D printing is a strategic imperative for the future of CeramTec,” states Horst Garbrecht, President Industrial at CeramTec (pictured). “While we continue to use and invest in many other ceramic manufacturing methods, additive manufacturing is where we see significant opportunity for growth and value, and we are delighted to be supported by XJet in our vision.” CeramTec’s goal for employing the Carmel 1400C is to serve its customers with this new technology; CeramTec will also support XJet in delivering complex parts to all kinds of manufacturers and industries.
After in-depth research into various available ceramic AM technologies, CeramTec opted for XJet based on its quality, precision, surface finish, and simplified production and finishing processes. Vice President Operations Europe for CeramTec, Jan Stenner, elaborates: “The XJet Carmel is a very good AM system that holds its own against traditional manufacturing, while providing new opportunities in dimensional freedom. Our customers expect parts with the high levels of quality and performance we consistently provide with traditional manufacturing methods. XJet parts certainly measure up, and with our post-processing we can ensure high levels of productivity.”
“We believe there shouldn’t be any compromise when companies turn to additive manufacturing for complex parts, with true geometric freedom. Our vision is to transform traditional manufacturers into digital manufacturers, in both the ceramic and metal sectors, without having to concede productivity or on the quality and performance of materials,” states Yair Alcobi, XJet CEO.
CeramTec’s system will be located in its Industrial Applications department and work with XJet’s alumina material.
XJet’s unique additive technology complements CeramTec’s leading portfolio of materials and manufacturing technologies, making it a clear technology leader in this segment.
Offering the best part quality, surface, accuracy, and detail on the market, with no post-machining, in alumina, zirconia and stainless-steel materials, the XJet Carmel Additive Manufacturing System could be seen at Formnext in Frankfurt in November. It was seen running live on stand C01 Hall 12.0 alongside the XJet Smart Station for automated soluble support removal.
CeramTec is a leading global platform with a focus on HPC solutions, and is specialized in the development, manufacturing and sale of parts, components and products made from ceramic materials. With over a century of developmental and production experience in the HPC industry, the company is a global leader in the manufacturing of advanced ceramics and engineers these materials for use in a wide variety of applications. HPC from CeramTec are used in many areas, including critical medical applications such as hip replacements, other orthopaedic implants, dental implants and medical equipment, and industries including mobility, electronics and also in other industrial applications. As of September 30, 2021, CeramTec’s portfolio comprised over 200 trademarks and over 600 patents, along with a wide variety of ceramic materials. With production sites and subsidiaries in Europe, North and South America as well as Asia, CeramTec maintains its presence around the globe as a manufacturer and supplier. CeramTec is headquartered at Plochingen, near Stuttgart.
XJet provides industry-leading high-definition additive manufacturing solutions that empower companies to create revolutionary products in ceramic and metal. With the freedom of additive combined with the automation of modern industry, manufacturers can now enjoy volume production of true geometrically complex parts, unlocking a host of applications that have so far been unviable.
