Material Jetting: The Future of 3D Printing
                     Material Jetting: The 
Future of 3D Printing
This presentation explores the exciting 
world of material jetting, a cutting-edge 
3D printing technology.
By 3DJobber
What is Material Jetting?
Definition Key Features
Material jetting, also known as material extrusion, is It involves a specialized print head that jetting out 
a 3D printing process that deposits liquid material liquid material with high precision and accuracy. 
layer by layer to create a solid object. The material is deposited on a build platform and 
then cured, solidifying the object.
How Material Jetting Works
1 Step 1
A 3D model is sliced into thin layers. The printer 
head moves layer by layer, depositing material.
2 Step 2
The print head dispenses the material, which is 
then cured using ultraviolet (UV) light, solidifying 
the layer.
3 Step 3
The process continues until the entire object is 
built, resulting in a fully formed 3D printed part.
Advantages of Material Jetting
High Resolution Material Versatility
Material jetting offers high It supports a wide range of 
resolution, producing materials, including 
objects with fine details polymers, elastomers, and 
and smooth surfaces. composites, offering 
flexibility in applications.
Precise Accuracy Fast Prototyping
Material jetting ensures It allows for rapid 
accurate object creation, prototyping, reducing lead 
reducing errors and times for designing and 
improving consistency in testing new products.
production.
Applications of Material 
Jetting
Medical Aerospace
Creating medical devices, Building lightweight, high-
implants, and prosthetics, performance aircraft parts, 
offering personalized improving efficiency and 
solutions for patient care. reducing fuel 
consumption.
Automotive Consumer Goods
Producing complex car Creating customized 
parts, such as engine products, such as jewelry, 
components, improving toys, and home goods, 
performance and reducing providing unique and 
weight. personalized experiences.
Materials Used in Material 
Jetting
Polymers Elastomers
Polymers are the most common Elastomers provide flexibility, 
materials used in material jetting, resilience, and shock absorption, 
offering strength, durability, and making them ideal for flexible 
flexibility. parts.
Composites
Composites combine different 
materials, such as polymers and 
fibers, to enhance strength and 
stiffness.
Limitations and Challenges
Material Limitations
Material jetting is limited to specific types of 
materials, restricting its applicability to certain 
products.
Post-Processing
Objects printed using material jetting often require 
post-processing, such as cleaning or curing, to 
enhance their properties.
Scalability
The process may not be suitable for large-scale 
production, as it can be slow and expensive for 
high-volume manufacturing.
Industry Trends and Innovations
Material Development
New materials with enhanced properties are being developed to 
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expand the applications of material jetting.
Process Optimization
2 Continuous improvements in printing processes aim to 
increase speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.
Software Advancements
3 Software advancements are enabling more 
complex designs and automated workflows, 
enhancing efficiency.
The Future of Material Jetting
Wider Adoption
1
Material jetting is expected to be adopted across industries, as its advantages become more apparent.
Personalized Manufacturing
2 It will enable mass customization and personalized product creation, 
revolutionizing manufacturing processes.
Sustainability Focus
Material jetting will contribute to sustainable 
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manufacturing by reducing waste and enabling 
on-demand production.