#3DStartup: Pint Develops Advanced Metal Alloys for 3D Printing

Advances in additive manufacturing technologies are enabling major companies in the industry to develop new and innovative solutions, not only in terms of machinery, but also with materials. In particular, metal 3D printing is gaining popularity in all kinds of industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical and aeronautics. Emerging solutions are often becoming more affordable and with increasingly compatible materials. Still, research into metallic materials applied to 3D printing is almost limitless. In this context, it is worth highlighting the role of those small companies that are carving out a niche in this field to offer new alternatives. One of them is the French company Pint which is dedicated to the development of titanium alloys for additive manufacturing. We met with its president, Paul Didier, to learn more about these materials, the industries they are aimed at, and even the possibility of creating parts with 4D printing.

3DN: Could you introduce yourself and your connection to 3D printing?

My name is Paul Didier and I am the President of PINT. After a degree in mechanical engineering, I had the opportunity to do a Ph.D. in 3D printing of titanium alloys for medical purposes. After my thesis, I decided to start an entrepreneurial adventure in this sector that I am passionate about.

Paul Didier, President of the startup Pint.

3DN: What is Pint and how did you come up with the idea to found this startup?

Pint was born from the valorization of various research works of the LEM3 laboratory, around metallic 3D printing and titanium alloys. Through Pint, the objective is to use our expertise in metallurgy and mechanics of materials as a service provider. Our proposition essentially is to meet the expectations and industrial needs of various sectors interested in metal additive manufacturing, with a pronounced appeal for the development or optimization of alloys and the development of components with an innovative character.