Tethon 3D Receives Grant to Design Ceramic and Metal 3D Printer
OMAHA, Neb. (PRWEB) August 15, 2018 -- Tethon Corporation (“Tethon3D”) announces the award of a grant from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development to pursue the design and production of a ceramic/metal 3D printer. The project “A Novel DLP 3D Printer Optimized for Ceramics and Metals” begins immediately. This 3D printer will be the first commercially available desktop DLP printer designed specifically for ceramic and metal additive manufacturing.
This Academic R&D grant supports Tethon 3D in partnership with the University of Nebraska. Tethon 3D will collaborate with engineers Bai Cui, PhD and Prahalada Rao, PhD from the University of Nebraska’s Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering. Dr. Cui is an expert in ceramic materials for additive manufacturing and Dr. Rao is an expert in 3D printing hardware.
“While there are more than a dozen SLA and DLP 3D printers that work well and are compatible with our UV curable ceramic and metal materials, they are all designed for plastic polymers,” says Tethon 3D CEO Karen Linder. “By optimizing a DLP printer for ceramics and metals and formulating our materials specifically for this enhanced printer, the industry can produce stronger and higher resolution ceramic and metal 3D printed parts with the convenience and lower expenses of desktop DLP technology.”
“The Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering is excited for this opportunity to work with Tethon 3D on developing 3D printing technology,” says Jeffrey E. Shield, Chair of the Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering and Robert W. Brightfelt Professor of Engineering at the University of Nebraska. “Profs. Rao and Cui have the complementary expertise to contribute to this project in a number of ways, and Tethon 3D is a recognized leader in developing outstanding technology. It will be a great opportunity for our faculty and students to interact with such an outstanding company.”
“The Academic Research and Development Program supports partnerships between Nebraska entrepreneurs and academic institutions, and continues to produce incredible results in terms of putting our companies on the leading-edge of innovation and enhancing their industry competitiveness,” said Nebraska DED Director Dave Rippe. “We congratulate Tethon 3D and the University of Nebraska on their new venture, and look forward to their success.”
Tethon 3D will continue to provide solutions and support for its customers using various SLA, DLP and binder jetting hardware. The launch of this collaborative project creates a new hardware division for the Company. “Our printer will create new opportunities for designers to develop complex ceramic and metal components and will enable higher volume manufacturing of 3D printed ceramics and metals.” said Linder. “We are passionate about creating new markets, fabricating designs that were previously impossible and disrupting existing manufacturing approaches.”
About Tethon 3D
Tethon 3D is the world leader in ceramic materials for additive manufacturing. The company manufactures all its products in the United States and distributes globally. Tethon 3D manufactures resins and powders for SLA, DLP and powder binder jetting 3D printing. Additionally, the company provides service in custom powder and resin formulation.
Tethon 3D holds several patents and other intellectual property related to ceramic 3D printing materials, 3D printing processes and 3D printer hardware. For more information on Tethon 3D, visit http://www.tethon3d.com.
Except for statements of historical fact, all statements in this press release, including, but not limited to, statements regarding future plans, objectives and payments are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties.
SOURCE Tethon Corporation Inc.
For further information: Karen Linder, President & CEO, Email: karen(at)tethon3d.com
Karen Linder, Tethon 3D, http://www.tethon3d.com, +1 4022814085, [email protected]
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