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Detailed view of two 3D-printed zirconia flow resistors for nuclear reactor coolant simulations

Ceramic 3D Printing for Safer, Cleaner Nuclear Power

June 3, 2022

Hilgenberg Ceramics supports EU Project MYRRHA

3D-printed ceramics assist European scientists in designing an advanced nuclear reactor. The MYRRHA project aims to eliminate nuclear meltdowns, drastically reduce radioactive waste, and enable cancer isotope production.

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Three hybrid check valves made from 3D-printed alumina ceramics and stainless steel, shown in different positions on a gray surface

3D Printing Metal-Ceramic Assemblies

January 13, 2022

3D Printing Simplifies Joining of Ceramics and Metals

Metal-ceramic assemblies combine the best of both materials and open new doors for industrial innovation. By combining ceramic 3D printing and metal additive manufacturing, we gain full design flexibility at the connection interface—cutting both time and cost in development.

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Alex Hilgenberg and Thomas Hilger holding 3D-printed parts in front of a metal 3D printer during the launch of their ceramic-metal hybrid project.

Metal Meets Technical Ceramics in 3D Printing

October 25, 2020

Cooperation between Lightway and Hilgenberg-Ceramics

As a relatively new and innovative technology, 3D printing presents different challenges than conventional manufacturing processes—challenges that must be actively sought out, accepted, and mastered. Thomas Hilger, Managing Director of LIGHTWAY, and Alex Hilgenberg, Managing Director of Hilgenberg-Ceramics, both embrace this mindset and share a common vision for the potential of 3D printing. Both companies plan to combine their technical expertise, jointly tap into new market segments, and merge the advantages of metal and ceramic into innovative solutions by using both materials together.

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