Sinto Advanced Ceramics Expanded 3D Printing Portfolio
The manufacturer has added aluminum nitride and silicon nitride to its selection of technical ceramics.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Materials Science
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Sinto Advanced Ceramics Europe has integrated aluminum nitride and silicon nitride into its 3D printing material lineup. The expansion marks a shift from its traditional focus on oxide ceramics like alumina and zirconia.
Why it matters
These additions allow engineers to utilize specific combinations of thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties in their designs. Providing these materials supports more complex industrial applications that require advanced performance metrics.
Sinto leverages 10 years of experience in industrial ceramic 3D printing, evaluating printing behavior, thermal post-processing, and process stability to ensure quality. The company operates under ISO 9001:2015 recertification.
The players
Sinto Advanced Ceramics Europe
This contract manufacturer specializes in technical ceramics and is formerly known as Bosch Advanced Ceramics.
The details
Formerly known as Bosch Advanced Ceramics, the company demonstrated the capabilities of these new materials at the 2026 ESA Industry Space Days. The firm showcased aluminum nitride sleeves and heat exchangers, alongside a silicon nitride hold-down component.
Timeline
The new components were displayed during the ESA Industry Space Days held in 2026.
This report was published on October 2, 2026.
The Big Picture
The introduction of non-oxide ceramics at the ESA Industry Space Days indicates a strategic pivot toward materials that can withstand the extreme thermal demands of space hardware. This development signals a departure from standard alumina-based additive manufacturing toward specialized, high-performance ceramic alloys.
Engineers and product designers can now leverage these materials to create more durable components for high-heat industrial or aerospace applications. The increased material options improve the potential for 3D printing to replace traditional subtractive manufacturing in complex thermal systems.
The takeaway
The expansion demonstrates how specialized ceramic materials are increasingly essential for modern industrial manufacturing. Engineers should evaluate their existing thermal requirements to determine if these new nitride-based components offer a more robust solution than traditional oxide ceramics.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by 3D Printing Industry.
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