Armadillo Blue

At CONCR3DE, we understand the right tools make light work. Our Armadillo Blue binder jetting 3D printer was specifically designed for industry and high-tech production applications. This is the printer to manufacture parts in high-density Alumina 96%, infiltratable Silicon Carbide, as well as other ceramics and metals.

Industry & High-tech Production

Armadillo Blue comes with validated material and sintering guidelines, ready for production of complex parts at unprecedented scale. This 3D printer enables just-in-time and highly cost-efficient serial parts production in technical materials. Based on CONCR3DE’s high-precision binder jetting platofrm, it features all hardware add-ons to print ceramics and metals. The print box dimensions allow combining multiple parts in a single run.

Exceptional powerhouse

Unique materials

Armadillo Blue supports a range of fully validated technical ceramics and metals. Alumina 96% was developed in collaboration with our partners WZR and Nabaltec - both world leaders in ceramics. Our particle-filled binder results in the exceptional material density that sets Alumina 92% apart from other options. This printer also supports production in Silicon Carbide. Additional validated materials are to be released. If you are looking use Armadillo Blue to print a specific compound, our experienced team is at your service to advise and support.

Production at speed

Binder jetting is known to be fast - but Armadillo Blue takes the cake. The XL-version increases the daily production capacity to 48 liters of parts. Including the necessary sintering, the full process from 3D printing to having the finished part in hand takes less than 72 hours - which means you can run continuous serial parts production every day of the week.

Full process control

Integrated NOAH control

Armadillo Blue includes an integrated control station with our NOAH software pre-installed on optimized hardware. NOAH features predefined printing profiles for validated materials. You can optimize the number of parts in your production run and view its progress to optimize your workflow. This printer features automated safety and cleaning procedures.

Depowdering Box

This tool has identical dimensions to the Armadillo Blue print box. It enables convenient removal of an entire print for post processing without the need to depowder in its green state. The Depowdering Box is a great fit with fragile parts that require sintering, such as ceramics. It is compatible with mechanical lifting tools, such as forklifts or hoists.

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Industry & High-Tech

Our industrial production solutions for ceramics offer a compelling case to swiftly create unprecedented part shapes while offering full flexibility while supporting sustainability in industry & high-tech applications like semiconductors, electronics, energy, aerospace and many others.

Ceramics & Metals

Our accessible technology enables researchers to test and develop metal and ceramics material options. This results in the certified material options being rapidly expanded – for example with a range of high-tech applications as well as sustainable options.

Technology

Binder jetting 3D printing is based on two key elements: a powder and a binder. The powder can be a concrete, metal, ceramic, or other material you want to bond in powder form. The binder is a liquid, which acts as an adhesive between powder layers.

Publications

Find a wealth of additional resources in our publications section! A comprehensive article about the benefits of 3D printing Silicon Carbide, as just one of the technical ceramics available for Armadillo Blue and our large-scale printers, is available now.

Technical specifications

	Armadillo Blue	Armadillo Blue XL
Print box dimensions	370 x 260 x 250 mm	440 x 440 x 250 mm
Capacity	24 liters/day	48 liters/day
Print Speed	7,2 mm/hour	7,2 mm/hour
Printhead precision	400 DPI	400 DPI
Layer height	100-150 µm	100-150 µm
Powder compatibility	PC & PM range ceramic and metal powders	PC & PM range ceramic and metal powders
Binder compatibility	BC & BM range binders	BC & BM range binders
Power requirements	2 x 230 V	2 x 230 V
Dimensions	1.600 x 1.100 x 1.600 mm	2.300 x 1.250 x 1.900 mm
Space requirements	2.400 x 2.000 x 2.200 mm	3.100 x 2.200 x 2.500 mm
Weight	450 kg	550 kg
Connectivity	Ethernet (cable included)	Ethernet (cable included)
Software	NOAH Production (included)	NOAH Production (included)