- Lithoz has installed the first CeraFab Multi 2M30 ceramic printer in the United States at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Daytona Beach Campus.
- The multi-material printer for high-performance ceramics will support research at Embry-Riddle in aerospace and lunar exploration technologies.
- The machine’s ability to combine ultra-precise multi-material 3D printing with complex geometrical features has already achieved innovative applications at Embry-Riddle, such as bio-inspired patterns for NASA challenges.
28th January 2025: Vienna, Austria. Lithoz, the global leader in ceramic 3D printing technology, has installed the first-ever CeraFab Multi 3D printer in the United States at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Daytona Beach Campus. This revolutionary system, which can combine ceramic with another ceramic or metal, is enabling the development of advanced lunar exploration systems at Embry-Riddle, among other innovative applications for aerospace and energy. The announcement has been supported by Lithoz and Embry-Riddle at the International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites (ICACC) this month.
The Lithoz CeraFab Multi 2M30 ceramic 3D printer marks a major milestone in advanced ceramic manufacturing and research capabilities, offering unmatched precision and the ability to combine ceramics and metals in complex geometries at scale. With its installation at Embry-Riddle, this groundbreaking technology will drive a wide array of research initiatives, including the development of wear-resistant coatings for lunar exploration systems and functional sensors to support in-situ resource utilization.
Dr. Seetha Raghavan, Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle, emphasized the transformative impact of this Lithoz machine: „The Lithoz CeraFab Multi 2M30 enables our researchers to manufacture ceramics with intricate geometric features across scales with remarkable precision. Its capability to print combinations of ceramics tailored for specific needs is pivotal in accelerating material design.”
The CeraFab Multi has already played a crucial role in campus projects, such as aiding the C.R.A.T.E.R. team during NASA’s Human Lander Challenge. Using the Lithoz machine, the team successfully developed bio-inspired ceramic patterns to mitigate dust adhesion on lunar surfaces. These precision-engineered patterns, modeled after hydrophobic surfaces like the lotus leaf, underscore the printer’s unparalleled capabilities.
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the world’s largest, most comprehensive institution specializing in aviation, aviation business, aerospace, engineering and STEM-related degree programs. A fully accredited university, Embry-Riddle also serves as a major research center, which seeks solutions to real-world problems and global challenges in partnership with the aerospace industry, other universities and government agencies. A nonprofit, independent institution, Embry-Riddle offers more than 100 associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. degree programs through its colleges of Arts & Sciences, Aviation, Business, Engineering and Security & Intelligence. The university educates 31,000+ students at its residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, and through online programs offered by its Worldwide Campus, which has about 110 locations globally. In 2024, U.S. News & World Report ranked Embry-Riddle’s online undergraduate degree programs as the highest among the nation’s private institutions. From 2016 to 2023, the university has ranked either No. 1 or No. 2 in this category when compared with all institutions — private or public. Embry-Riddle’s Aerospace Engineering program ranks No. 5 in the nation, and the university has been ranked Best for Veterans. Our residential campuses also hold multiple Top 10 regional rankings. For more information, visit www.embryriddle.edu.
