3DCERAM Sinto and SINTX Technologies Partner in Additive Manufacturing

3DCERAM Sinto, Inc., a turnkey provider for additive manufacturing of advanced ceramics, and SINTX Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer of advanced ceramics for biomedical and technical markets, report a collaboration to develop multiple new resins and processes for the additive manufacturing of ceramic products.

In the collaboration, the companies plan to leverage and develop their existing expertise to produce high-value resins, 3D print ceramic components, and subject those components to advanced thermal processing. The collaboration is focused on the biomedical and investment casting industries.

“We are excited about the possibilities of creating a silicon nitride-based resin for the biomedical market. With interest in silicon nitride medical devices continuing to grow rapidly, we believe 3D printed silicon nitride devices will play a major role in the future of medical and technical segments in which we participate,” says Dr. Sonny Bal, CEO of SINTX Technologies. “We believe that SINTX’s resin formulation and densification expertise, combined with 3DCeram’s production scale printers, will provide the market with components of superior quality.”

Sharing histories in advanced ceramics and additive manufacturing, SINTX and 3DCeram report that they expect the results of their collaboration to drive expanded geographical adoption of additive manufactured advanced ceramics. Michael Halsband, Sinto America’s CEO adds, “There has been interest for these types of capabilities across the globe. The investment casting industry specifically has a strong need for a silica-based resin. If we are successful, this collaboration will provide game changer solutions within these industries.”

About 3DCERAM SINTO

3DCeram Sinto Inc. is a turnkey provider for additive manufacturing ceramics in the 3D ceramic printing world. Using laser stereolithographic technology, 3DCERAM SINTO has developed an offering to respond to their clients’ needs from materials development to the optimization of their 3D printer range for R&D innovation centers to large-scale industrial manufacturers of technical ceramics.

About SINTX Technologies, Inc.

SINTX Technologies is an advanced ceramics company that develops and commercializes materials, components, and technologies for medical and technical applications. SINTX is a global leader in the research, development, and manufacturing of silicon nitride, and its products have been implanted in humans since 2008. Over the past two years, SINTX has utilized strategic acquisitions and alliances to enter into new markets. The Company has manufacturing facilities in Utah and Maryland.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.