Revolutionary 3D Printing Technique Allows for Ceramic Engineering Components to be Printed Without Support

Chinese scientists from Jiangnan University have developed a way to 3D print ceramic engineering components suspended in mid-air without support structures. They use a photo-sensitive ceramic slurry that solidifies almost instantly when exposed to near-infrared light, allowing for smooth and continuous printing without the need for heating or cooling. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient and aesthetically pleasing ceramic 3D printing.