Ceramic Slurry for DLP 3D Printing

Definition and composition of ceramic slurries.

Prodways Printers has partnered with Tethon 3D to integrate their advanced Silica and Alumina slurries into the latest generation of our MovingLight machines: CERAM PRO. Specifically engineered for demanding ceramic applications, these slurries enable our machines to deliver high resolution and a large build envelope. The system offers scalability, with a flexible build configuration and precise control over key process parameters, ensuring consistent, high-quality results.

This strategic partnership leverages Tethon 3D's 25 years of expertise in ceramic 3D printing, focusing on customer-specific developments and accelerating innovation to provide breakthrough solutions across multiple industries.

How does the ceramic casting process compare to other methods?

The ceramic casting process with CERAM PRO ceramic slurries allows the production of high-precision parts and molds. With controlled viscosity, optimal wetting, and uniform particles, this process ensures stable composite ceramic parts with reliable shape and density, which are difficult to achieve with other methods.

What industries commonly use SILICA SICAST 1200 ceramic slurries and why?

SILICA SICAST 1200 ceramic slurries are widely used in aerospace, automotive, and energy industries due to their excellent thermal shock resistance, chemical stability, and precise dimensional accuracy. With optimized green strength, controlled particle sizes, and densification, these slurries produce mechanically strong molds and parts suitable for single crystal casting and complex ceramic casting processes.

What are the main advantages of ALUMINA PHOTX A100 resin for 3D printing ceramic parts?

ALUMINA PHOTX A100 offers high mechanical strength, thermal stability, and excellent surface finishes for precision ceramic parts. Its low viscosity and fast-curing binder allow consistent layer thickness (25–50 µm) in CERAM PRO 365 printers. This ensures reliable forming of complex parts, ideal for electronics, biomedical components, and industrial applications.

What makes the CERAM PRO series of MOVINGLight® DLP Ceramic 3D Printers suitable for industrial ceramic applications?

The CERAM PRO series combines advanced ceramic slurries, precise layer control, and high viscosity management to produce parts with excellent surface quality and consistent density. Its flexible build kits, single or dual DLP heads, and compatibility with materials like SILICA SICAST 1200 and ALUMINA PHOTX A100 enable repeatable forming of complex molds and composite ceramic parts. This system supports investment casting, aerospace, automotive, and R&D applications, providing high precision, reliability, and efficiency in ceramic additive manufacturing.