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A D V A N C E D M A T E R I A L S & P R O C E S S E S | O C T O B E R 2 0 1 9 3 5 the impact that digital production can have on time and cost savings, Med- tech’s cryotherapy probe and Universi- ty of Delaware’s passive beam steering antenna are concrete examples of unique applications that can be devel- oped with the technology. INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION The potential of AM in techni- cal ceramics is vast. The readiness of the technology, potential market size, variety of applications, and advan- tages afforded to users all point to a transformation in the industry. The healthcare, utilities, and automotive in- dustries that have embraced plastic and metal additive manufacturing are now starting an exciting journey into tech- nical ceramics. The technology is fore- cast to achieve widespread acceptance as a valid, needed, and even preferred manufacturing method over the next few years. ~AM&P For more information: Haim Levi, vice president of manufacturing and de- fense markets, XJet Ltd., Science Park, 4 Oppenheimer St., Rehovot 7670104, Israel, 972.8.931.4620, info@xjet3d.com . References 1. M. Gagliardi, “3D Printed Technical Ceramics: Technologies and Global Markets Report,” BBC Research, 2017. 2. Ibid. 3. D. Sher, “Market Report: the $3.1bn Market for Ceramics Additive Manufacturing,” Smartech Markets Publishing, 2018.