New York State Contract Reporter #168022

SUNY College of Ceramics Solicits High-Resolution Lithographic 3D Printer for Ceramics Research

This procurement seeks a high-resolution lithographic 3D printer system for ceramics research at the SUNY College of Ceramics at Alfred University. - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY), New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University - Products and Services Requested: - High-resolution lithographic 3D printer for ceramics - Must use UV laser-based, slurry feedstock technology - Minimum build volume: 100x100x150 mm - Resolution: 20 micrometers or better - Includes starter materials, consumables, user-friendly software, and a separate cleaning unit - Installation, integration, and configuration of the system - On-site training for up to 5 people (operation, software, troubleshooting, maintenance) - Minimum one-year warranty after installation and sign-off - Unique or Notable Requirements: - System must be customizable for fabricating textured or grain-oriented ceramics - Bidders must provide printed and sintered sample parts (alumina and yttria-stabilized zirconia) demonstrating system capabilities, with strict requirements on shrinkage and density - One-time purchase for research and development of custom ceramic materials and devices - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Opportunity is open to manufacturers of high-resolution ceramic 3D printers

Description

The New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University is soliciting bids for a high resolution, lithographic 3D printing system for ceramics. The system will be used for developing custom materials and functional devices, producing fine-featured green-state ceramic parts via a slurry-based additive manufacturing process with a resolution of 20 micrometers or better using stereolithography. The equipment must meet specified technical requirements and be customizable for fabricating textured or grain-oriented ceramics. Bidders must submit samples of printed and sintered ceramic parts as part of their proposal.

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