Complex Geometry in DiaSiC? No Concerns—Additive Manufacturing of Nano-Diamond Silicon Carbide Composites is Now Feasible

The increasing demand for advanced systems across various industries, including metrology, semiconductors, and tool manufacturing, necessitates components with complex geometries and enhanced material properties. Traditionally, ceramic components have been fabricated using processes such as casting and silicon infiltration. However, these methods impose significant geometric constraints, often requiring post-processing techniques such as milling to achieve intricate designs. This approach involves the removal and disposal of excess material, which is particularly inefficient when working with rare and costly materials and super hard materials like Silicon Carbide and diamond in this case.

Recent advancements now enable the additive manufacturing of Nano-DiaSiC through 3D printing technology. Furthermore, the material’s properties—such as thermal conductivity, stiffness, hardness, abrasion resistance, and thermal expansion—can be precisely tailored by incorporating diamond particles, offering superior performance for high-precision applications.