Admatec Additive Solutions has announced the Admaflex Discovery, its first desktop ceramic 3D printer, priced from EUR 75,000. It is built so that the same machine can later be upgraded to a larger configuration. The system debuts at Formnext 2026 in Frankfurt, Hall 11.0, booth C42.
Key facts
Entry price of EUR 75,000 for Admatec's first desktop system
Upgradeable to a larger configuration with higher resolution and power
Supports alumina, silica and custom base resins
Debut at Formnext 2026, Hall 11.0, booth C42
Context Technical ceramics such as alumina and silica are hard, heat-resistant engineering materials used for demanding parts, here printed from a ceramic-loaded slurry.
What does the Discovery offer?
The Discovery targets universities, research institutes and R&D teams that already know ceramics are relevant and have first projects defined. It uses the same operating principles as the established ADMAFLEX 130 evolution, including the foil system, material recirculation, layer-by-layer monitoring and the Z-ax Zero clamping system.
How does the upgrade path work?
Customers start with the compact format and can later expand the same system. The upgrade enlarges the build envelope, raises projection resolution, adds power and allows two resolution modes. Afterwards it operates as a standalone, larger model.
Which materials can be used?
The approach stays open: users may run their own ceramic slurries or Admatec premixes. Supported are alumina (Al2O3), silica (SiO2) and base resins for custom formulations, with full access to system settings for process and material development.
What it means
For small and mid sized firms, a EUR 75,000 entry point with an upgrade route lowers the risk of testing technical ceramics before committing to a production machine. The open material policy allows qualification work with in-house slurries, though that shifts process development effort onto the user. Upgrade pricing and final specifications are not yet stated, so the full business case cannot be judged yet.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Admaflex Discovery cost?
Admatec gives an entry price of EUR 75,000. Upgrade costs are not stated.
Where can it be seen?
At Formnext 2026, 17 to 20 November in Frankfurt, Hall 11.0, booth C42.
Which ceramics does it support?
Alumina and silica, plus base resins for custom formulations. Users can bring their own slurries or use Admatec premixes.
