Panel: What Will It Take for Ceramic 3D Printing to Go Mainstream
Thursday, 1 May 2025
Ceramic 3D printing holds immense promise for advanced manufacturing, but it remains a niche within the broader additive landscape. High machine costs, limited market players, and the absence of established manufacturers in the service sector have all hindered widespread adoption. This panel will examine the core technical, commercial, and cultural barriers preventing ceramic additive manufacturing from scaling. We’ll explore what it would take to shift the industry from R&D and prototyping into full-scale production and real-world application.
Discussion points:
What are the current technical limitations preventing broader use of ceramic 3D printing?
- How can the cost and accessibility of ceramic additive machines be addressed?
- What role should traditional ceramics manufacturers play in enabling this transition?
- Is there a viable service model for ceramic 3D printing, or will it remain a captive capability?