A 3D-printable quartz glass for high-performance applications
Lithoz GmbH and Glassomer have partnered to create “LithaGlass powered by Glassomer,” a 3D-printable quartz glass material combining ceramics and quartz properties, enhancing applications in optics and technical components.
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Lithoz GmbH and Glassomer have announced a partnership to introduce “LithaGlass powered by Glassomer,” a new 3D-printable quartz glass material designed for high-performance applications. This innovative material combines the properties of ceramics with the functionality of quartz glass, offering mechanical stability, high thermal and chemical resistance, low thermal expansion, and high thermal shock resistance. The collaboration leverages Lithoz's advanced Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM) technology, which is recognized for its precision and complexity in processing fused silica glass. This development is seen as a significant advancement in the fields of ceramics, glass, and 3D printing, with potential applications in various industries, including optics and technical components. Lithoz CEO Dr. Johannes Homa emphasized the importance of this innovation in addressing contemporary challenges through 3D-printed solutions, while Glassomer's CSO Dr. Frederik Kotz-Helmer highlighted the potential of their high-purity glass solutions for precision applications. The partnership aims to enhance the availability of high-stability optical and technical parts through advanced 3D printing techniques.
- Lithoz and Glassomer have launched a new 3D-printable quartz glass material called “LithaGlass powered by Glassomer.”
- The material combines the properties of ceramics and quartz glass, offering high thermal and chemical resistance.
- The partnership utilizes Lithoz's advanced Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing technology for high precision.
- The innovation is expected to benefit various industries, particularly in optics and technical components.
- Both companies aim to drive advancements in ceramics, glass, and 3D printing technologies.
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8 commentsLithoz uses photopolymerization to 3-D print a variety of ceramics, and is in the business of selling 3-D printers.
Glassomer makes the "ink" - they've got a few patents on silica + binder dating back to 2016.
All of this is similar to many things that have been done in the scientific literature (e.g. Nature Materials volume 20, pages 1506–1511 (2021)). They've put it into production and made it purchasable.
I'm not up on state-of-the-art, so I'm not sure if this has any features that differentiate it from competitors. I'm not seeing any surprises.
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/16/neural-network-in-glass-requ...
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S09552... https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266653952...
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41186708
>Because of its relatively low weight, distinctive optical and mechanical properties, and resistance to oxidation or radiation, it shows promise for applications such as bulletproof, blast-resistant, and optoelectronic windows.
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