Benzinga | Mar 11, 2021 04:19PM EST

ExOne Highlights Development Of Patent-Pending Process For Binder Jet Aluminum 3D Printing

* New patent-pending process developed by ExOne and Ford Motor Co. for binder jetting 6061 aluminum, one of the most commonly used aluminum alloys in the world, delivers final parts with 99% density and material properties comparable to traditional manufacturing

* Sintering precision parts in aluminum can unlock new benefits in manufacturing, such as new lightweight part designs that improve system design and performance

* This rapid and reliable process for future production of aluminum parts is much faster than other 3D printing methods and capable of scaling to the volumes needed for automotive use

* Ford and ExOne are actively working on designs to use the new material and process

NORTH HUNTINGDON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In a project co-funded by Ford Motor Company and the ExOne Company, a team of engineers, material scientists, and manufacturing experts has developed a patent-pending process for rapid and reliable binder jet 3D printing and sintering of aluminum that delivers properties comparable to die casting.