HP Metal Jet S100 enables advanced metal Binder Jetting research at RWTH Aachen University DAP
October 11, 2024

HP has shared that the Digital Additive Production DAP – RWTH Aachen at RWTH Aachen University, Germany, has added a HP Metal Jet S100 Binder Jetting Additive Manufacturing machine to its facility.
The Digital Additive Production DAP – RWTH Aachen facility is undertaking research funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation) into the processing of highly reflective and hard-to-weld metals.
The research facility is also looking at component design for metal Binder Jetting, post-process powder removal, and addressing the significant challenges of the sintering process to ensure optimal part quality.
By eliminating support structures and enabling faster build rates, metal Binder Jetting is said to offer unique advantages over alternative processes, particularly with challenging materials. The sinter-based Additive Manufacturing process can be a game-changer for industries like automotive, where cost-efficiency and high-quality production are key.