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Metal Binder Jetting (MBJ)

The longtime partnership between Forecast 3D and HP has led to the industrialization of binder additive manufacturing for serial production.

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1-5 days

Average lead time for a prototype

50+

Materials to choose from

5 min

Typical time to place an order

From Detailed Features to Massive Structures

The binder jetting 3D-printing process for metal parts yields extremely high build rates, with a scaling potential that harnesses GKN Powder Metallurgy’s longtime experience in the sintering of high-performance metal parts and products for mass production, dating back to when its first sinter metal plant opened in Bonn, Germany, in the 1930s.

Unlike other AM technologies, Metal Binder Jetting (MBJ) is not limited to prototyping or small-batch production. As a sinter-based process, the finished parts have characteristics suitable for real-world applications.

The sample parts already correspond almost completely to the finished series parts, which means that the process enables scalable 3D metal printing with exact reproduction of the most complex shapes — not only on an industrial scale, but also within the desired time and cost framework.

Leverage our extensive know-how in the sintering process and in metal injection molding production for 20+ years. Take advantage of our “Design-for-Binder” consulting services, which include product engineering and a focus on optimization potential so that we can spark new ideas and realize our customers’ dream designs.