Ceramic additive manufacturing (AM) specialist Prodways Printers has signed an exclusive partnership with Lodestar3D, a provider of advanced manufacturing solutions in India, making the company the sole distributor of Prodways’ ceramic 3D printing solutions in the country.
The collaboration focuses on the MOVINGLight DLP systems, giving Indian aerospace, defense, and high-performance industrial manufacturers local access to advanced additive manufacturing technology. “By combining Prodways Printers’ ceramic 3D printing solutions with Lodestar3D’s local presence and expertise, this partnership creates exciting opportunities for Indian manufacturers looking to adopt more precise, reliable, and competitive manufacturing processes,” stated Prodways Printers.
Enabling Complex Ceramic Components
Prodways’ MOVINGLight technology produces complex ceramic parts with high resolution, repeatability, and industrial throughput. According to Prodways Printers, “This makes it the ideal technology for ceramic cores used in precision investment casting, including components for aerospace superalloys and defense systems.”
The technology addresses constraints in traditional casting, such as producing complex geometries, maintaining precise wall thicknesses, and fabricating high-performance materials capable of withstanding extreme temperatures.
Through Lodestar3D, Indian manufacturers gain hands-on support for equipment installation, application guidance, training, and technical assistance. Among its practical limits, MOVINGLight is optimized for ceramic cores and specialized high-performance applications, and adoption requires trained personnel and integration into existing workflows. This combined support ensures companies can deploy advanced ceramic AM systems efficiently while staying within the system’s intended scope.
Industrial Ceramic 3D Printing in India
Industrial ceramic additive manufacturing is gaining traction in India, laying the groundwork for new entrants like Prodways Printers. Supported by local partnerships and recent initiatives, this ecosystem shows that Indian manufacturers are capable of adopting high-precision ceramic AM systems.
Another example is Indian materials manufacturer Carborundum Universal Limited (CUMI), which installed a ceramic additive manufacturing system from 3DCeram to produce intricate, high-precision components, showing that sizable industrial players are adopting these technologies today. At AMSI Bangalore 2023, Wendt India exhibited ceramic components printed using Lithoz’s systems, with applications ranging from aerospace to dental, and noted that similar parts are moving into production at its facilities.
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Featured image shows Prodways Printers’ CERAM PRO 365. Image via Prodways Printers.
