Ceramaret

About Ceramaret

Ceramaret, a leading technical ceramic manufacturer based in Switzerland, has taken a significant step forward in additive manufacturing by investing in the XJet Carmel 1400C system. Known for their expertise in producing high-precision advanced ceramic parts, Ceramaret has always pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in ceramic manufacturing.

The Challenge

The team at Ceramaret regularly benchmarks technologies across the industry, always seeking new ways to deliver more complex geometries and shorter lead times for their customers. However, they encountered limitations in their existing production methods, especially when it came to parts with intricate internal shapes or channels.

The Solution

Following an intensive evaluation process, Ceramaret determined that XJet’s NanoParticle Jetting™ (NPJ) technology could overcome the challenges they faced. The ability to produce parts that were previously thought impossible was a game changer for the company. “XJet technology will provide us with new capabilities and geometries we can offer to our customers, all while delivering exceptional time-to-market,” said Senad Hasanovic, Ceramaret’s VP of Innovation. “Taking just 72 hours from file to finished part, it’s an extremely fast process. But it was the quality and global cost-per-part that really impressed us.”

Results

Since investing in the XJet Carmel 1400C, Ceramaret has tested over 30 distinct products, producing around 300-400 parts. These parts feature internal channels as small as 300 microns in diameter and nearly 300mm long – geometries that were either impossible to produce in a single piece or unattainable in bulk with previous techniques.

The team worked closely with XJet, even visiting their Additive Manufacturing Center in Israel to see the entire production process firsthand. “We examined the test parts in detail, assessing their structural integrity, porosity, and functionality,” Hasanovic explained. “We were convinced that XJet could meet our customers’ needs and add value to our services.”

A Trusted Partnership

Andy Middleton, XJet’s Vice President for Europe, praised Ceramaret’s decision to embrace XJet technology. “Ceramaret is renowned for its expertise across every aspect of ceramic production. Their decision to adopt XJet underscores the quality and value of our solution.”

Both Ceramaret and XJet pride themselves on achieving near-net-shape production, a feat made possible by XJet’s unique capabilities and streamlined post-processing steps. The use of soluble support material simplifies the process of creating complex internal cavities, which Hasanovic describes as “a repeatable, stable, industrial-grade process.”

Looking Ahead

With the XJet Carmel 1400C now part of their manufacturing arsenal, Ceramaret is excited to explore new applications and further push the limits of what’s possible in ceramic additive manufacturing.

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