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Five Projects to Advance ExOne Binder Jet 3D Printing Receive Manufacturing PA Innovation Grants

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania initiative unites graduate and undergraduate students with local manufacturers to collaborate on projects and develop new technologies to propel manufacturing innovation throughout the state

NORTH HUNTINGDON, Pa. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — June 18, 2020 — Five projects with Pennsylvania universities have received funding through the Manufacturing PA Innovation Program to advance binder jet 3D printing in collaboration with The ExOne Company (Nasdaq: XONE), the global leader in industrial sand and metal 3D printers using binder jetting technology.

In all, the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) awarded $2.8M to Pennsylvania universities for 43 projects to advance manufacturing technology projects.

ExOne binder jetting technology is a relatively mature method of 3D printing in which an industrial printhead deposits a liquid binder onto a thin layer of powdered particles, layer by layer, until an object is formed. ExOne binder jet systems currently 3D print more than 20 metals, ceramics and composite materials, but important R&D work continues to further advance the disruptive production technology.

“The Manufacturing PA program is helping ExOne to expand our research and development efforts in important ways with the assistance of Pennsylvania’s outstanding universities and other technology companies,” said John Hartner, ExOne CEO. “The projects funded by this program will help ExOne unlock the commercial and sustainability value that binder jet 3D printing has to offer, such as delivering lighter weight vehicles that are more fuel-efficient as well as all-new innovations.”

ExOne 3D systems are the most researched in the field of binder jetting, and this work has played an important role in advancing ExOne’s binder jetting strategies, materials and processes over the years.

“We strongly value our relationships with the academic R&D community, and we appreciate their support enhancing our competitiveness and advancing this important 3D printing field,” Hartner added. “We congratulate our partners and all of the other universities and companies receiving Manufacturing PA Innovation funding.”

Funded Projects Will Help Resolve Key Challenges

The five projects funded by Manufacturing PA will help ExOne resolve challenges related to printing irregular and porous powders, as well as sintering and identifying parts that can best benefit from binder jet 3D printing, among other projects. The awards are as follows:

About ExOne

ExOne is the pioneer and global leader in binder jet 3D printing technology. Since 1995, we’ve been on a mission to deliver powerful 3D printers that solve the toughest problems and enable world-changing innovations. Our 3D printing systems quickly transform powder materials — including metals, ceramics, composites and sand — into precision parts, metalcasting molds and cores, and innovative tooling solutions. Industrial customers use our technology to save time and money, reduce waste, improve their manufacturing flexibility, and deliver designs and products that were once impossible. As home to the world’s leading team of binder jetting experts, ExOne also provides specialized 3D printing services, including on-demand production of mission-critical parts, as well as engineering and design consulting. Learn more about ExOne at www.exone.com or on Twitter at @ExOneCo.



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