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title: "3DP Binder Jetting Technlogy"
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date: 2017-12-13
modified: 2017-12-14
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description: "What is 3DP Binder Jetting? 3DP (3D Printing) is actually the name used for the original Binder Jetting patent licensed by ExOne. 3DP Binder Jetting is capable of printing a variety..."
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# 3DP Binder Jetting Technlogy

# What is 3DP Binder Jetting?

3DP (3D Printing) is actually the name used for the original Binder Jetting patent licensed by ExOne. 3DP Binder Jetting is capable of printing a variety of materials including ceramics. Some materials, like sand, require no additional processing. Other materials are typically cured and sintered and sometimes infiltrated with another material, depending on the application. Hot isostatic pressing may be employed to achieve high densities in solid metals. Binder Jetting also has the ability to print very large objects.

| Advantages | Disadvantages |
| ---------- | ------------- |
| - Very large size capabilities | - High cost of systems |
| - Very high production speed | - No technical ceramics support |
| - Ability to process a wide range of materials | - Increased competition from HP, GE, Desktop Metal |

## How does 3DP work?

3DP Binder Jetting is an additive manufacturing process in which a liquid binding agent is selectively deposited to join powder particles. Layers of material are then bonded to form an object. The printhead strategically drops binder into the powder. The job box lowers and another layer of powder is then spread and binder is added. Over time, the part develops through the layering of powder and binder.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFGnjkoeDng

## Available 3DP ceramics printers:

![ExOne 3DP Binder Jetting technology for ceramics 3D printing](https://www.voxelmatters.com//wp-content/uploads/2017/12/S-Max.png)

ExOne offers a number of large size industrial systems which are able to process ceramic-based materials. The most common today is the S-Max range.

| Model |  S-Max+ |
| ----- | -------- |
| Manufacturer |  ExOne |
| Price (approx.) | $500,000+ |
| Technology |  3DP (binder jetting) |
| Materials |  Silica sand, ceramic beads |
| Effective Build Volume |  1800 x 1000 x 600 |
| Layer Thickness |  100 μm |

You can find more information and the specifications for the machine [here](http://www.exone.com/Systems/Production-Printers/S-Max).

### Further reading on ExOne and 3DP:

[• ExOne Reports 7.5% Revenue Growth in H1, Raises Full Year Guidance](https://www.voxelmatters.com//exone-reports-7-5-revenue-growth-h1-raises-full-year-guidance/)
[• Ceramics, Breaking Through the Next 3D Printing Material Frontier / Part 1](https://www.voxelmatters.com//ceramics-am-material-frontier-part-1/)
[• ExOne Accelerates Adoption of Binder Jet 3D Printing in North America](https://www.voxelmatters.com//exone-accelerates-adoption-binder-jet-3d-printing-north-american/)