Beyond Imagination: How Binder Jet 3D Printing is Redefining Ceramic Manufacturing

In the heart of Penedès (Spain), where craftsmanship and innovation coexist, a new chapter in ceramic production is being written.
BCN3Dceramics has built its reputation on mastering the balance between traditional ceramic expertise and advanced digital manufacturing. For companies operating in today’s ceramics sector, where complexity is increasing, product cycles are shortening, and customisation is no longer optional, this balance is no longer a luxury. It is a necessity.
To meet these evolving demands, BCN3Dceramics integrated the Roland DG PB-400 Powder 3D Printer into its production workflow. The result is not just creative freedom, but measurable process control, repeatability and efficiency.

From Craft to Digital Precision

For decades, ceramic manufacturing has depended on moulds, manual skill and time-intensive processes. Complex geometries required compromise. Short runs demanded disproportionate effort. Design changes meant starting over.

The PB-400 changed that dynamic.
Using binder jet technology, the system builds ceramic objects layer by layer at 0.1 mm resolution, transforming fine Brightorb powder into precise, intricate forms, without moulds or support structures. Shapes that once demanded master craftsmanship can now be produced consistently, directly from CAD data.

^{Roland DG PB-400 binder jet powder 3D printer in a modern ceramic manufacturing facility.}

Designed for Control

But the real breakthrough is not only in geometry. It is in control.
With less than 1% shrinkage during firing, dimensional accuracy becomes predictable. Green parts are strong and easy to handle, reducing risk before sintering. Surface quality after firing allows glazing to flow naturally, preserving detail while simplifying finishing.
For BCN3Dceramics, this meant more than adding a new machine. It meant expanding capability without disrupting stability.

Expanding What’s Possible

Prototypes move faster. Short production runs become economically viable. Complex assemblies can be printed as single, integrated pieces.
From intricate architectural elements to advanced technical components, the possibilities extend far beyond decorative ceramics. What was once limited by tooling is now defined by design intent.
And yet, the technology integrates seamlessly into the existing workflow. The PB Series delivers a complete solution, printer, powder and binder working as one system, allowing the team to innovate with confidence.

Where Tradition Meets the Future

This is not about replacing tradition.
It is not about abandoning craftsmanship.
It is about elevating it, with precision, repeatability and digital intelligence.
In BCN3Dceramics, the future of ceramics is not imagined. It is printed.

Discover Roland DG PB Series Powder 3D Printers: https://www.rolanddg.eu/en-gb/products/3d/powder-3d-printer