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Did you know why SILICON NITRIDE is a game changer for many industries?

Due to its superb biocompatibility, as well as good osseointegration and anti-infective (bactericidal) properties, silicon nitride is the perfect candidate for #dental, #orthopedic and craniomaxillofacial #implants. Able to withstand extremely high temperatures and rapid temperature changes (thermo-shock), silicon nitride components are changing the game - not only in the #aerospaceindustry but in many others too. The advantages of LCM technology, have the potential to redesign innovative and entirely new shapings of non-oxide #ceramic materials - in particular, silicon nitride-based materials. This process enables the fabrication of highly complex components which cannot be manufactured via conventional processing techniques, such as insulators, implants, impeller, microturbines and cutting tools.

Only with 3D printing is it possible to produce such levels of highly complex internal geometries. These designs, as well as other demanding material properties, cannot be achieved using conventional methods.
This large ceramic laval nozzle with inner cooling channels was produced for the aerospace industry using LCM technology.
Height: 189mm | Diameter: 84mm | Material: LithaLox 350

Only with 3D printing is it possible to produce such levels of highly complex internal geometries. These designs, as well as other demanding material properties, cannot be achieved using conventional methods.
Lithium disilicate is widely used for manufacturing crowns and veneers where aesthetics are particularly important. With 3D printing constantly evolving, it is now possible via additive manufacturing to produce ceramic restorations with equal mechanical properties as pressed and milled lithium disilicate parts and which exhibit excellent clinical performance and marginal fits!Height: 189mm | Diameter: 84mm | Material: LithaLox 350

Only with 3D printing is it possible to produce such levels of highly complex internal geometries. These designs, as well as other demanding material properties, cannot be achieved using conventional methods.
In a recent study, replacement bone implants were produced using 3D printing technology and hydroxyapatite, with a micro-CT scan of polymer foam being used to reproduce the inner structure of a bone as best as possible. Upon testing the specimens, these parts were shown to be equal to natural bone in terms of properties, without needing to take bone from other sources!

The CeraFab Lab is specifically designed to save material - it requires as little as 15 ml of slurry to print and any small amount of leftover material can be reused without the need for removal. These clever features also contribute to faster setup and part removal times, making it the perfect solution for researchers or application and material developers looking for high-quality production capabilities, machine flexibility and a lower price point.

Only with 3D printing is it possible to produce such levels of highly complex internal geometries. These designs, as well as other demanding material properties, cannot be achieved using conventional methods.
The key to any presence in space being sustainable is the ability to manufacture the necessary tools and machinery parts in situ and on-demand. By using LCM technology it is possible to produce parts from lunar regolith (moon dust simulant) with intricate shapes and highly precise dimensions. Read the whole study.

This implant is based on beta-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) and is used for replacing parts of the human cranium. The combination of resorbability and defined macro porosity in this material allows for the ingrowth of bone cells and vascularization. 3D printing facilitates patient-specific designs based on diagnostic imaging, therefore ensuring the perfect fit of the implant and a fast surgery. Features as fine as 50 μm can easily be manufactured due to high accuracy and optimized high-performance materials.

Silicon infiltrated silicon carbide (SiSiC) is a very light but also hard ceramic material and is therefore frequently used in engineering. In addition, it has very good thermal conductivity, low thermal expansion, excellent chemical resistance and outstanding tribological properties. Because of these advantages, SiSiC ceramics are often used as heat exchangers or nozzles in the chemical industry, as end pieces for different types of burners or as supporting structures for precise optical setups.

Critically sized bone defects can be the result of severe trauma or tumors. As the body is not able to heal the bone defect by itself, a dual approach is presented here with a shell of high-strength zirconia giving mechanical support during the healing phase. The inner volume of the implant is made either of bioresorbable beta-tricalcium phosphate (LithaBone TCP 300) or hydroxy apatite (LithaBone HA 400), which is resorbed and replaced by newly formed bone ensuring complete bone healing.

The thermal shock resistance of the silicon nitride-based ceramics generated by LCM was investigated by water quenching from 900 °C to room temperature. Despite the high thermal stress, the 3D printed parts survived the test. The advantages of LCM technology, such as the ability to fabricate highly precise and complex ceramic parts, will entirely innovate the shaping of nonoxide ceramic materials in general and silicon nitride-based materials in particular.

Hollowing can save #material and decrease weight in bulky parts. But hollow, closed ceramics are a #challenge to make by any method, and often involve creating a seam to join two halves. With LCM #3dprinters and careful post-processing, smooth single-piece hollow spheres are possible. Thin wall hollow #structures can be reinforced with lattices for strong, light structures. What would you create? #additivemanufacturing #technology #engineering #solution #3dprinting

Turbine blades are traditionally manufactured by investment casting which begins with a ceramic core in the shape of internal cooling feature of the blade. Unfortunately, using traditional injection molded cores, the options of introducing multi-vane, complex and narrow cooling features are limited.
With the CeraFab System and specific materials such as LithaCore 450, the most recent casting core designs are produced while reducing lead-times and costs. Including those with complex branching structures and multiple layers of walls.

Silicon nitride dental implants
An exceptional combination of biocompatibility, antibacterial and high-mechanical performances. With 3D printing there are no limitations to where the milling burst can get into. 3D printing patient-specific dental implants and inner threads in large number and in a highly reproducible manner is now possible with the CeraFab 7500 Dental

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CERAFAB SYSYTEM – S65 (MEDICAL)

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