Hybrid ceramic 3D printing technology

February 3, 2026

A British SME has developed a hybrid manufacturing process that combines ceramic 3D printing with CNC machining for high-performance ceramic components. The system is already available on the market, shortens development times and enables complex components with high thermal and wear resistance, even from non-oxide "dark" ceramics such as silicon. The complex components are used, for example, in the automotive industry, medical technology and aerospace.

Advantages and innovations

The system comprises a paste extruder, a micromachining spindle, a continuous process chain through to sintering and an AI-supported defect correction system for ongoing defect detection and correction. It is modularly scalable and currently designed for component sizes of 300 x 300 x 200 mm.

Partners sought/ cooperation sought

We are looking for industrial and research partners from the medical technology sector (e.g. implant and device manufacturers) or the aerospace industry (e.g. OEMs and equipment manufacturers) as well as research institutions that work with high-performance ceramics and/or additive manufacturing.
In addition, the offer is aimed at SMEs that want to test additive manufacturing for technical ceramics but have so far failed due to high costs, long burn-out times or material limitations.
The partners will provide technical feedback to adapt the solution to specific use cases, enter into manufacturing agreements for pilot programs including component production and develop new functions and fields of application together with the company. Possible forms of cooperation include commercial agreements with technical support as well as research and development cooperations.

For further information, please contact us quoting reference TOGB20251117007.