3D Printing Ceramics Companies

The 3D printing ceramics market is projected to grow from USD 0.32 billion in 2025 to USD 0.97 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 25.0% during the forecast period. An important factor driving the 3D printing ceramic market is the increasing partnerships between material developers, printer manufacturers, research institutions, and end-user industries. Such strategic alliances hasten the pace of technological innovation, enhance material quality, and provide a wider spectrum of industrial applications. The collaboration between ceramic material suppliers and printer OEMs is facilitating the development of printing systems that are very fine for complex ceramics, whereas R&D programs with universities are enabling the development of bio-ceramics and high-temperature materials. These types of partnerships reduce time-to-make, allow scaling of production, aid customization efforts, and facilitate opportunities in aerospace, health care, and electronics.

3D Printing Ceramics Companies

Some of the major manufacturers operating in the 3D printing ceramics market are Sintokogio, Ltd. (Japan), Lithoz GmbH (Austria), SGL Carbon (France), CeramTec GmbH (Germany), Tethon 3D (US), Saint-Gobain (France), Nanoe (France), Jiangsu Sanzer New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. (China), and KYOCERA Corporation (Japan).

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Sintokogio, Ltd (Japan)

Sintokogio, Ltd., a Nagoya-headquartered industrial equipment giant with its origins tracing back to 1934 in foundry and surface treatment equipment, has consolidated its presence in the 3D-printed ceramics market via its 2017 buyout of a majority interest (75 %) in 3DCeram Sinto. 3DCeram (which has operated under the name 3DCeram Sinto since its acquisition), established in Limoges in 2001, is a leader in laser stereolithography (SLA) for technical ceramics-with a complete ecosystem of proprietary Ceramaker printers, internally developed slurries (such as zirconia, alumina, hydroxyapatite), and turnkey solutions ranging from design and R&D through firing and certification. These abilities make Sintokogio a central supplier of cutting-edge 3D ceramic solutions in the form of hardware, materials, training, and worldwide production support under the 3DCeram Sinto brand.

CeremTec GmbH (Germany)

CeramTec is an established company within the high-performance ceramics industry that leverages its deep materials expertise to enhance the 3D printing of ceramics through advanced ceramic powders and components. CeramTec contributes value to the additive manufacturing supply chain with high-purity ceramic material solutions such as alumina, zirconia, and silicon nitride applicable in 3D printing. Its materials are renowned for their strength, thermal resistance, and biocompatibility, which facilitate applications in medicine, aerospace, and electronic industries. CeramTec's global production footprint and wide R&D capability make it a strategic materials partner in the growing 3D printing ceramics ecosystem.

Lithoz GmbH (Austria)

Lithoz GmbH, established in 2011 as a spin-off of TU Vienna, is a world leader in ceramic 3D printing, focusing on high-performance ceramic material development and production, as well as additive manufacturing system development and production. With its headquarters in Vienna, Austria, and subsidiaries in the US and China, Lithoz's exclusive Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM) technology allows for the manufacture of accurate, advanced ceramic parts for applications like aerospace, medical, dental, and industrial markets. Lithoz makes available a series of printers, in addition to materials such as alumina, zirconia, and silicon nitride, having material properties similar to traditional processes. With a staff of more than 150 employees, an export percentage of almost 100%, and accreditations such as ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485, Lithoz innovates through collaborations and its Ceramic 3D Factory network, amplifying ceramic additive manufacturing to serial production globally.

Tethon 3D (US)

Tethon 3D, established in 2014 in Omaha, Nebraska, is a pioneer in the ceramic 3D printing industry, and it focuses on creating high-performance ceramic materials, photopolymer resins, and hardware for additive manufacturing. The firm makes universal powders and UV-curable resins for SLA, DLP, and binder jetting technologies, with proprietary materials such as Tethonite and Porcelite used across aerospace, biomedical, automotive, and architecture industries. Tethon 3D provides customized material formulation services, with over 1,200 clients in 40 countries.

3D PRINTING CERAMICS MARKET: MARKET RANKING

The 3D printing ceramics industry is highly consolidated, with the top five accounting for around 55–60% of the market share. Sintokogio, Ltd. is the market leader in the international 3D printing ceramics market, with the largest market share due to its well-established manufacturing abilities and position with its subsidiary 3DCeram, a ceramic additive technology specialist. CeramTec GmbH is also a significant player with its extensive know-how in technical ceramics and increased capital involvement in additive processes. Lithoz GmbH follows, due to its accuracy, LCM technology, and close partnerships with academic and medical organizations. Tethon 3D and Nanoe round out the top five, both of which have been recognized for material advancements in ceramic resins and filaments, respectively. In total, businesses within this market generally employ tactics such as technology partnerships, material portfolio expansion, and industry-specific tailoring to build a market base and fuel adoption across various end-use industries.

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