Sandia National Laboratories introduces Electro 3D, a R&D 100 Award-winning additive manufacturing technology enabling precise, energy-efficient printing across metals, polymers, and advanced materials.
U.S. Department of Energy
About the Webinar
This session highlighted Electro 3D, a groundbreaking electrochemical 3D printing method developed by Sandia National Laboratories. Unlike conventional thermochemical metal printing, Electro 3D operates at room temperature and pressure, eliminating post-processing steps and electrochemical baths. The result is a more energy-efficient, precise, and versatile approach to additive manufacturing.
Key Topics Covered
- Material versatility: Capability to print metals, alloys, oxides, semiconductors, and organic polymers
- Energy efficiency: Lower embodied energy and reduced CO₂ emissions
- Precision: Achieves micro-scale resolution with wide-ranging applications, including aerospace, solar cells, sensors, electronics, medical devices, jewelry, and materials discovery
- Competitive advantages over existing 3D printing technologies
- Case studies and technical insights into Electro 3D’s electrochemical process
Featured Speakers
- Karl Walzczak - Sandia National Laboratories