{"id":69061,"date":"2026-01-26T00:01:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T23:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/?p=69061"},"modified":"2026-01-26T21:43:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T20:43:46","slug":"nitrides-c1000-flexmatic-industrial-milestone-26012026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/nitrides-c1000-flexmatic-industrial-milestone-26012026\/","title":{"rendered":"New Nitrides for Mass Production: The C1000 FLEXMATIC Reaches an Industrial Milestone"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ceramic additive manufacturing<\/a> is no longer limited to prototyping and is gradually establishing itself as an industrial production solution. Designed to meet stringent performance and reliability requirements, today\u2019s ceramic AM processes now leverage advanced materials suited for demanding environments.<\/p>\n

In this context, 3DCeram Sinto has announced that its C1000 FLEXMATIC is compatible with aluminum nitride (AlN)<\/strong> and silicon nitride (Si\u2083N\u2084)<\/strong>, two technical ceramics<\/a> recognized for their performance and used in particular in aerospace, semiconductors, and optics.<\/p>\n

Based on the SLA process, the C1000 FLEXMATIC combines semi-automation and artificial intelligence to support mass production. Its print volume of 320 \u00d7 320 \u00d7 200 mm allows parts of various sizes to be manufactured with consistent precision. CERIA AI automatically generates optimized printing parameters, ensuring repeatable quality and reduced downtime, making the machine a reliable production tool for manufacturers.<\/p>

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Great Material Compatibility<\/h2>\n

The C1000 FLEXMATIC prints aluminum nitride and silicon nitride, two high-value-added technical ceramics for demanding industries. It should be noted that both have very interesting mechanical and chemical properties.<\/p>\n

Aluminum nitride (AlN) combines high thermal conductivity<\/strong>, reaching approximately 180 W\/m\u00b7K, with excellent electrical insulation,<\/strong> making it a benchmark material for advanced thermal management applications. Its low thermal expansion<\/strong> (\u2248 3 \u00d7 10\u207b\u2076 K\u207b\u00b9) ensures high dimensional stability,<\/strong> even under severe thermal stresses.<\/p>\n

These properties enable the design of components capable of efficiently dissipating heat while maintaining their geometric precision<\/strong>, a key advantage for heat sinks<\/strong>, electronic substrates, and equipment for the semiconductor industry, particularly when additive manufacturing is used to integrate optimized and functional geometries.<\/p>\n

Silicon nitride (Si\u2083N\u2084) is characterized by excellent wear and corrosion resistance<\/strong>, combined with high hardness<\/strong> and mechanical strength<\/strong> (up to \u2248 750 MPa in bending).<\/p>\n

These characteristics make it a material particularly suited to structural parts for aerospace and defense<\/a>, where mechanical strength, durability, and reliability in extreme conditions are essential.<\/p>\n