3DKI

Competence Centre for Additive Manufacturing of Inorganic Non-Metallic Materials

3DKeramik is the first centre of excellence for additive manufacturing of inorganic non-metallic materials in Rhineland-Palatinate. The first funding phase for establishing infrastructure and developing expertise in additive manufacturing was successfully completed at the end of 2022.

The main objective of this research project is to support the product life cycle in the innovative areas of 3D printing of technical ceramics and contour crafting with automatic methods of material diagnostics. The use of AI is intended to make manufacturing processes more efficient, precise and sustainable. In particular, the reject rate is significantly reduced through optimised control of process parameters, which enables both material and energy savings. This not only contributes to the economic efficiency of manufacturing, but also makes a significant contribution to sustainability by conserving resources and minimising waste. Another key objective of the project is to improve the quality of additively manufactured components. By implementing intelligent algorithms that respond to process deviations in real time and make appropriate adjustments, defects and inhomogeneities in the printed structures can be avoided.

In addition, the project will further develop existing manufacturing processes through automation. AI-based systems adaptively make adjustments, reducing manual intervention and increasing production speed. This not only increases the cost-effectiveness of additive manufacturing, but also makes the technology more attractive for industrial applications. Overall, the project makes an important contribution to the further development of additive manufacturing and supports both scientific and industrial players in establishing advanced, resource-efficient and high-quality production processes.