3D Printing

On the Show Floor

RAPID+TCT 2023: XJet Demonstrates High Resolution Ceramic Additive Part Production

Hanan Gothait, founder of XJet, talks about precise part making in ceramics like alumina and zirconia.

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Traditional slip casting of ceramics uses a fine dispersion of particles in water, which is removed in the firing process. The concept is basis for a high-tech additive solution developed by XJet. In conversation with Jim Anderton, Hanan Gothait, president and founder of XJet, describes a modern additive process that jets a ceramic dispersion ink with high precision for intricate parts with layers as thin as 10 microns.

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James Anderton

Jim Anderton is the Director of Content for ENGINEERING.com. Mr. Anderton was formerly editor of Canadian Metalworking Magazine and has contributed to a wide range of print and on-line publications, including Design Engineering, Canadian Plastics, Service Station and Garage Management, Autovision, and the National Post. He also brings prior industry experience in quality and part design for a Tier One automotive supplier.