D3-AM
Durst Group spin-off developing Micro Particle Jetting (MPJ™) technology—a novel inkjet-based additive manufacturing system enabling dense, complex high-performance technical ceramics (alumina, zirconia, SSiC) impossible to produce via photocuring or conventional machining.
- CEO / Founder
- Christoph Gamper
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Key Investors
- Durst Group AG (sole corporate backer and parent company, D3-AM is a wholly-owned spin-off).
Technology & Products
Key Products
Micro Particle Jetting (MPJ™) technology; LABII hardware system for technical ceramics.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary Micro Particle Jetting (MPJ™) technology; Durst Group engineering heritage; capability gap in complex ceramics.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Proprietary Micro Particle Jetting technology enabling production of complex ceramic components with technical ceramics (alumina, zirconia, SSiC) not achievable with competing photocuring or machining methods.
How They Differentiate
Proprietary MPJ inkjet technology for ceramic AM; Durst Group technical heritage; focus on dense complex ceramics.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, automotive, medical device manufacturers requiring advanced ceramic components.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense, Automotive, Medical Devices, Industrial Ceramics Manufacturing
Competitors
3D Ceramic Technologies, ExOne, Xjet (ceramic AM); Additive Industries (comparison).
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
D3-AM GmbH has delivered a LAB II ceramic 3D printing system to a customer in Germany, positioning the company for closer cooperation in the region. The company launched its Micro Particle Jetting (MPJ™) technology at CeramicsExpo 2024, marking its debut in the US market. It unveiled the LAB II printing system at Formnext 2023 and plans to unveil a new software-based quality control solution at Formnext 2025.
Major Milestones
November 20, 2023: Unveiled LABII printing system and MPJ™ technology at Formnext 2023; 2025: Exhibiting at Formnext 2025 with plans to unveil new software-based quality control solution