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Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing

Binder Jetting

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Binder jetting prints three-dimensional structures by fusing powdered material together with a binder. The technique can produce colorful builds using metals, polymers, or ceramics. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Additive Manufacturing (AM) implements various binder jetting techniques for AM. Learn more about our binder jetting work by exploring the content below. If you would like guidance on additive manufacturing efforts or a chance to use our resources, please explore our various research opportunities and/or contact us.

an abstract rainbow colored shape 3D printed by fusing powdered material together
The binder jetting  technique can produce complex structures, like this multicolored abstract model. 
Credit: Adobe Stock

NIST AM publishes research about binder jetting for additive manufacturing. View some of our publications here.

Manufacturing, Additive manufacturing, Materials, Metrology and Standards

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Additive Manufacturing Program Coordinator

Created November 15, 2024, Updated January 22, 2025