Bosch Advanced Ceramics on Industry Hurdles, Additive Solutions and the Future of Ceramic Additive Manufacturing

As the industrial additive manufacturing (AM) landscape continues to grow and evolve, one of the biggest revelations in recent years has been ceramic additive manufacturing. Technical ceramics offer unparalleled properties, from extreme heat resistance to exceptional corrosion protection. When combined with the design flexibility and precision of additive technologies, this material is becoming a true game-changer for industries ranging from medical and aerospace to semiconductors and beyond.

We spoke with Malte Hartmann, Development Engineer at Bosch Advanced Ceramics (BAC), part of the Bosch Group. BAC is a contract manufacturer specialized in industrial ceramic AM with a clear mission: to make the technology a benchmark for scalable, series production and high-performance applications. But what projects is BAC working on? What challenges do their customers face, and how can AM provide the answer? Don’t miss the full interview!

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

Malte Hartmann

My name is Malte Hartmann. I have been operating in the field of ceramic 3D printing for about 10 years now. My educational background is in chemistry and materials technology. I first encountered additive manufacturing (AM) at the research group of Prof. Jürgen Stampfl of the Vienna University of Technology, who later became my doctorate supervisor. My dissertation focused on the chemical and technological optimization of lithography-based additive manufacturing for dental ceramics. After a brief post-doctoral period at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, I made a deliberate transition to industry to pursue my goal of bringing ceramic AM to large-scale production.