Roland launches two new ceramic (sand) 3D printers

Roland DG Corporation, a manufacturer of digital solutions including 3D printers, has launched two new powder-based ceramic 3D printers – the PB-600 and PB-400. The PB series is based on binder jet-type 3D printing technology. It produces 3D objects by ejecting a liquid binder from a print head and layering a dedicated Brightorb artificial ceramic powder – fixing it layer by layer.

“The printers are capable of producing ceramic objects, even those with complex structures that could previously only be dreamed of, including artistic interior decor, ceramic panels and walls, and fine art replicas as well as arts and crafts, earthenware, and other items,” said Ryugo Nimura, President of the Global Sales and Marketing Division at Roland.

Brightorb consists of fine particles to enable excellent performance with less than 1% shrinkage during firing. The PB series layers the material at the optimum thickness to create complex objects with high precision and a seamlessly smooth finish.

The PB-600 has a maximum work area of 595mm (W) x 600mm (D) x 250mm (H), and the PB-400 has a maximum work area of 390mm (W) x 290mm (D) x 200mm (H). The printers include slicing software that converts 3D data created with 3D CAD or 3D CG software into output data. The ceramic 3D printers can also be operated intuitively from a monitor attached to the product itself.

“Since its establishment in 1981, Roland DG has been supporting the digitalization of various industries by providing digital solutions that make it easy for anyone to create things,” said Nimura. “The PB series allows users to create one-of-a-kind and premium 3D objects utilizing the unique characteristics of 3D printing technology, and has the power to revolutionize conventional processes, expand the possibilities of creative expression, and bring new value and sales opportunities to the interior decoration, architecture, fine art, and arts and crafts industries, as well as educational and research institutions in history and culture. We will continue to contribute to the creation of an environment in which people can demonstrate their unlimited creativity through innovative technologies.”