Binder Jetting

Binder jetting involves depositing a binder onto a layer of powder material, causing the particles to bond together. Unlike traditional 3D printing methods that use molten material or photopolymerization, binder jetting utilizes a powdered medium (commonly metal, sand, or ceramics) where the binder solidifies the powder particles together. This technique is particularly suitable for printing complex geometries and large-scale objects. Some printers that support binder jetting technology include the ExOne S-Max, the Voxeljet VMX 500, and the HP Metal Jet.

Binder jetting has a wide range of applications, including aerospace (printing complex components such as turbine blades and engine parts), automotive (producing intricate parts like engine blocks and gearboxes), medical (creating custom implants and prosthetics), industrial (manufacturing tools, dies, and molds), and art and design (producing unique and intricate sculptures and objects).