A coating can improve existing properties or introduce a completely new one. It is possible to make ceramics, which are normally insulating materials, conductive at specific points by applying metallic layers. One remarkable example of our capabilities is the 4-pol pin tip. The curved tip measures 30 mm in length and 4.6 mm in diameter and has four inner channels measuring 1 mm in diameter. It can be seamlessly integrated into medical devices for sensorics or stimulative applications. A coating functionalization enhances its cleanability and surface roughness (Ra = 0.8 µm). A probe head with this functionalization gives medical professionals a versatile tool with integrated functions, such as electrical conductivity.

Parameter

• Application: Tip for medical device with sensorics/stimulative functions

• Material: Alumina 99.8 %

• Weight: 1.7 g

• Dimensions (mm): H30.5, OD5, ID1

• Technology: SLA

• Features: Surface roughness (Ra = 0.8 μm)

• Advantages: Integrated functions (coating, channels for wires), space and time/money-saving assembly, chemically inert material

Large diameter, flat design and extended functionality

The Large Ring Blade is an integral part of an automated actuator specifically designed for the handling and processing of 200 mm wafers. This particular application requires exceptional chemical resistance and electrical insulation properties. The Large Ring Blade has an exceptionally high level of flatness (less than 100 µm) and opens up new possibilities in part design. The Large Ring Blade has internal channels that facilitate efficient gas distribution or vacuum processes.

Parameter

• Application: Part of automated actuator for handling and processing of 100 mm and 200 mm wavers

• Material: Alumina 99.8 %

• Weight: 280 g

• Dimensions [mm, L*W*H]: 250x200x3.5 mm

• Technology: SLA

• Features: closed/continuous inner channel 120 mm

• Advantages: no porosity, high density, individual markings, printed in one piece

Strength and Density for Uncompromising Performance

The Gripper is a medical instrument designed for surgical applications. With its versatile capabilities, this tool allows for seamless handling, gripping, and holding of various materials. The Gripper's two curved groove areas enable precise operation and manipulation during medical procedures, accommodating both organic and inorganic materials. What sets this instrument apart is its inner channel, which not only allows for the application of fluids like air or water at the tip but also provides a pathway for electrical wires to contact the tip of the gripper for sensory or actuator applications. Its exceptional density of >6.1 g/cm³, coupled with its absence of open porosity, ensures higher bending strength and fracture toughness compared to alumina.

Parameter

• Application: Medical instrument for surgical applications

• Material: Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2) with 3 mol.% yttria (3Y)

• Weight: 0.57 g

• Dimensions [mm, L*W*H]: L19.5 x W4 x H2.5 mm

• Technology: SLA & LCM

• Features: easy installation on surgical equipment, inner channel for fluid application or wire guidance, two curved groove areas for versatile and universal use in surgical procedures

• Advantages: Density of >6.1 g/cm³ with no open porosity, higher bending strength and fracture toughness compared to alumina

444 parts in one print job

These needles demonstrate the precision and efficiency of AM technology. One platform can be loaded with 444 identical, complex needles. The sewing needle is used for tailored fiber placement, in which hard fibers such as glass or carbon fibers are processed. As these fibers cause a high wear rate, all fiber guiding elements in a machine must be extremely wear-resistant. Ceramic is a suitable material for the needle due to its high wear resistance. The low weight of ceramic allows the needle to move faster, while its high rigidity prevents bending.

Parameter

• Application: Ceramic Needle for textile

• Material: Alumina 99.8 %

• Weight: 0.5 g

• Dimensions (mm): Each needle is 22.3 mm long, 1 mm thick and 2 mm wide at the eye. The clamping is 3 mm wide. The eye of the needle widens from a diameter of 1 mm downwards to a diameter of 1.5 mm.

• Technology: LCM

• Features: Tolerance of ±0.05 mm / 0.002 inch

• Advantages: 444 parts in one print job