3D Printed Ceramics for Tableware, Artists/Designers and Specialist Applications

Abstract:

The Centre for Fine Print Research at the University of the West of England has over five years experience in the 3D printing of ceramic materials. The first project undertaken was to investigate the use of 3D technologies for artists and resulted in the development of a patented ceramic body suitable for use in Z Corporation 3D printers. After bisque firing this material can be further processed using conventional glazing and decorating techniques. A follow on project has resulted in a modified ceramic body and the development of firing supports to enable thin section ceramic tableware to be produced for ceramic industry concept modelling and short run or one-off pieces for artists and designers. This paper will detail the progress of the research and will explain by using case studies and examples of collaboration with a leading UK pottery manufacturer, individual artists and designers how this novel technique can be utilised to form shapes and forms difficult or impossible to realise by conventional forming methods. The potential of how the ability to form ceramic objects with complex internal structures could be beneficial to more specialist ceramics industries will also be explored.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 608)
• Pages: 351-357
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.608.351
• Online since: April 2014
• Authors: David Huson*, Stephen Hoskins
• Keywords: 3D Printing, ART, Ceramic, Design

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