{"id":69232,"date":"2026-02-10T00:01:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T23:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/?p=69232"},"modified":"2026-02-26T16:01:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T15:01:34","slug":"webinar-binder-jetting-research-platform-ceramic-metal-10022026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/webinar-binder-jetting-research-platform-ceramic-metal-10022026\/","title":{"rendered":"WEBINAR: Binder Jetting as a Research Platform for Ceramic and Metal Powder Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"3\">When the <strong>University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI)<\/strong> integrates a technology into its research workflow, the focus is rarely on high-volume production. Instead, the interest lies in the precision, repeatability, and material flexibility required for rigorous scientific inquiry. That&#8217;s why one of its labs is utilizing <strong>binder jetting\u00a0<\/strong>as a research platform.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"2\">Laser-based 3D printing systems have been the academic standard for years, but for researchers pushing the boundaries of material science, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/powder-binding100420174\/\">binder jetting<\/a> offers a compelling alternative: a cold-process environment where the printer acts as a precision instrument for ceramic and metal powders. The technology offers unique advantages for <strong>material development<\/strong>, <strong>process exploration<\/strong>, and <strong>experimental flexibility<\/strong>, making it especially relevant for academic and research spaces.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Binder Jetting as a Research Platform for Ceramic and Metal Powder Systems\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1168507636?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"7\">A Collaborative Insight: SUPSI and Arc Impact<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"8\">To understand the potential of this technology, it is useful to look at the institutions bridging the gap between theoretical research and applied engineering. A prime example is the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI).<\/p><div class=\"dnati-inside-article-leaderboard\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"dnati-353163652\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/app.swapcard.com\/login\/event\/additiv-defense-2026\/ticket\/VGlja2V0VHlwZV83MDM4MQ==\/page\/UmVnaXN0cmF0aW9uRm9ybV81NjE4Ng==\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"LB\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/LB.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"850\" height=\"150\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"9\">SUPSI\u2019s work in binder jetting highlights the technology\u2019s ability to function as a formal instrument for scientific discovery. By collaborating with <strong>Arc Impact<\/strong>, SUPSI is exploring the mechanical and chemical parameters that determine the success of novel powder systems.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"11\">To learn about the uses of binder jetting in research, 3Dnatives invited academic professionals, materials scientists, and researchers to an in-depth webinar: <strong>&#8220;Binder Jetting as a Research Platform for Ceramic and Metal Powder Systems,&#8221;<\/strong> that took place on <strong>Wednesday, February 25th<\/strong>. You can watch the webinar <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1168507636?share=copy&amp;fl=sv&amp;fe=ci\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"12\">This session was designed for an audience looking for a technical understanding of binder jetting&#8217;s research applications. Our guest experts from Arc Impact and SUPSI examined the mechanical and chemical advantages that make binder jetting suitable for the lab.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"16\">Meet the Speakers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info-new mgl-lg\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-v-c4354c02=\"\">\n<h3 class=\"name\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pic alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/us06file.zoom.us\/public\/file\/FeAKtQRqS-ClsG02cOflTQ\/MS4zLlgeRdq5xcO6akaZI9krrRQNus8a6QlTljIQPZ_VxUbm\/FeAKtQRqS-ClsG02cOflTQ?attachType=preview&amp;subType=100x100\" alt=\"custom photo of speaker\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" data-v-c4354c02=\"\" \/>Federico Ferrari, Regional Technical Manager<span class=\"dot\" data-v-c4354c02=\"\"> at <\/span>Arc Impact<\/h3>\n<div class=\"info-text\" data-v-c4354c02=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Federico Ferrari holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Parma. He has eight years of experience in metal AM (L-PBF and binder jetting) on \u200b\u200bapplications in various sectors. He has worked in innovative startups and service bureaus, and has been employed at Desktop Metal since 2022 as Regional Technical Manager for metal and ceramic binder jetting solutions.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pic alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/us06file.zoom.us\/public\/file\/vzfg3lSuTnS1Km4MXtI9Rw\/MS4zLjUgia3rADXzpUtqktVuboUE52yjsspRLue08BksXdEi\/vzfg3lSuTnS1Km4MXtI9Rw?attachType=preview&amp;subType=100x100\" alt=\"custom photo of speaker\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" data-v-c4354c02=\"\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Giovanni Bianchi:\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\" data-v-c4354c02=\"\">Senior Research Engineer<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\" data-v-c4354c02=\"\"><span class=\"dot\" data-v-c4354c02=\"\"> at The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland<\/span>\u00a0(SUPSI)<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"info-new mgl-lg\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-v-c4354c02=\"\">\n<div class=\"info-text\" data-v-c4354c02=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Giovanni Bianchi is a Mechanical Engineer from SUPSI with a specialization in materials technology. At SUPSI\u2019s Hybrid Materials Laboratory, he has spent 16 years developing precision experimental equipment for the characterization and production of porous ceramic materials. Since 2014, he has worked in applied research on near-net-shape routes for ceramic matrix composites and additive manufacturing, with a strong focus on binder jetting of refractory materials, ranging from ceramics to metals and carbon-based systems.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pic alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/us06file.zoom.us\/public\/file\/XLe0kkNQRluWZSL1JSr5JA\/MS4zLt9tFit8dtL4snhvqNnUK_FhaIoFhHavRye02L5uFamY\/XLe0kkNQRluWZSL1JSr5JA?attachType=preview&amp;subType=100x100\" alt=\"custom photo of speaker\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" data-v-c4354c02=\"\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Benjamin Groth: <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\" data-v-c4354c02=\"\">Research Scientist<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\" data-v-c4354c02=\"\"><span class=\"dot\" data-v-c4354c02=\"\"> at <\/span>Arc Impact<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Dr. Groth has a PhD in Materials Science from Rutgers University, where his focus was on residual stress analysis of dense carbide materials. He joined Arc in January of 2021 (as ExOne, prior to DM\/Arc acquisition), to develop capabilities in printing and densifying ceramic materials for a variety of end users and applications. Prior to this, Dr. Groth spent 9 years working as a Senior Research Engineer for a leading refractories company serving the non-ferrous foundry industry. In this role, he developed metal treatment, transfer, and holding products, as well as researching sensor technologies to aid aluminum metal casting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pic alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/us06file.zoom.us\/public\/file\/-GcWubnmSrKpfGJCa1EZLA\/MS4zLtUsFxa7ggRqpd7Wt6XzCU4m41hHQMHMCDlvZEslIScC\/-GcWubnmSrKpfGJCa1EZLA?attachType=preview&amp;subType=100x100\" alt=\"custom photo of speaker\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" data-v-c4354c02=\"\" \/>Julia Steiner: <span style=\"font-size: 1em;\" data-v-c4354c02=\"\">Content Specialist<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\" data-v-c4354c02=\"\"><span class=\"dot\" data-v-c4354c02=\"\"> at <\/span>3Dnatives<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"info-new mgl-lg\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-v-c4354c02=\"\">\n<div class=\"info-text\" data-v-c4354c02=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">As a Content Specialist for 3Dnatives, Julia is dedicated to creating content on all aspects of additive manufacturing, from the latest research and emerging technologies to business developments and new applications. Through her reporting and collaboration with 3D printing companies, researchers, and experts, she has developed expertise in the global AM ecosystem and its industrial applications.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"15\">Redefine Your Research Parameters<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"16\">If your work involves the exploration of novel material compositions or the fabrication of complex ceramic and metal geometries, binder jetting provides the experimental flexibility needed for high-level research. Watch the conversation to see how this platform can expand your lab\u2019s capabilities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"16\">Did you attend this webinar? Let us know in a comment below or on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/4987104\/\">LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/3Dnatives\/\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0pages!\u00a0Plus, don\u2019t forget to sign up for our free weekly\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/3d-printing-newsletter\/\">Newsletter<\/a>\u00a0to get the latest 3D printing news straight to your inbox. You can also find all our videos on our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCMWrNpdLOXa7BffRKXZoaZw\">YouTube<\/a>\u00a0channel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) integrates a technology into its research workflow, the focus is rarely on high-volume production. 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