Ceramics 3D printing: State-of-the-Art

Abstract

Additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, is a production method creating parts in a layer-by-layer fashion. AM enables an enhanced design freedom, being able to produce highly complex geometries. The use of ceramics in 3D printing is an increasing trend, and a high amount of research and development is focused on it. Ceramics have many different use cases because of their unique properties in comparison to metals and polymers. High strength, resistance to wear and corrosion as well as mostly being good electric and thermal insulators make ceramics a suitable material for use in aerospace, automotive, electronics and biomedical fields. This thesis explores the processes of ceramics 3D printing as well as their differences compared to traditional ceramics production. AM of ceramics include multiple different production methods, all with their advantages and disadvantages. In addition, the applications and future prospects of ceramics AM are studied.