CUSTOM & MULTIMATERIAL

Binder jetting has already transformed the production of complex, high-volume components. The next major step is multimaterial printing: combining different powders, binders, and material systems within a single component to create entirely new functional properties.

Multimaterial binder jetting can take many forms. Multiple powders can be combined with a single binder system, multiple binders can be applied to the same powder, or different powders and binders can be integrated within a single build. By controlling where materials and material properties exist within a component, engineers can move beyond designing parts and begin designing functionality directly into them.

Applications range from thermal, electrical, and magnetic management to soluble supports, graded material transitions, and components with locally tailored stiffness. Rather than joining different materials after manufacturing, material interfaces can be engineered directly during the printing process. Nature provides many examples of this approach: our teeth, for instance, are a single structure with a hard exterior and a softer interior, each serving a different function.

At CONCR3DE, we combine expertise in binder jet process development, powder handling, software, and post-processing across metals, ceramics, and advanced materials. We support multimaterial development through the integration of multiple printheads and ink delivery systems, multipowder handling and recoating solutions, custom software for multimaterial slicing and machine control, binder formulation and analysis, and the co-development of experimental and pilot-scale printers. We also participate in collaborative R&D projects and technology consortia to help bring new multimaterial applications from concept to reality.

Whether you are active in material science, powder production, industrial manufacturing, or research, we are open to joint development projects, pilot programs, research collaborations, and long-term technology partnerships. If multimaterial binder jetting is part of your roadmap, we would be excited to explore the possibilities together.