Development of an innovative additive manufacturing process and equipment using picolitre-resolution nanopower binder-jetting

High-precision metal components, which can be customized upon demand, are key for modern high-tech devices, such as smartphones, sensors, smartwatches, Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications and luxury products. In addition, the medical, dental, and aerospace industries are increasingly demanding high-precision metal components on-demand for their products.
Nanogrande (NG) is a Montreal-Based company the develops and commercializes high-resolution metal 3-D printers for R&D and mass-production. The company is currently developing a new product that would open many new markets requiring ultra-high precision and mass-production. Main markets are dental, medical, electronic components, transportation and consumer goods.
This unique additive manufacturing (AM) machine integrates a Binder Jetting Additive Manufacturing (BJAM) system [1-4]. However, as their patented Powder Layering Technology has shown its functionality in a selective laser sintering approach (MPL-100 machine), the BJAM approach still needs to be further developed. In particular, a binder jetting nozzle system – aiming at pico-liter resolution – was recently acquired for integration in this novel AM machine (MPL-200), giving more versatility in BJAM process use and opening up new markets for the Candian company Nanogrande.
Such high precision binder jetting system intergartion in NG AM machines is challenging as it NG proposes an unique approach demanding strong expertise on mechanical and mechatronics engineering for succesfull system integration.

Faculty Supervisor:

Lucas Hof

Student:

Partner:

Nanogrande Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program: