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TETHON 3D INDUSTRY EDGE Today, Tethon 3D concentrates on developing ceramic materials that are applicable for many different industries, including automotive, aeronautics, archeology, architectural, biotechnology and dental markets. “We’re the only U.S. company that sells ceramic powders and ceramic resins for 3-D printing,” Linder says. The company has formed strategic partnerships to expand the use of ceramics in additive manufacturing. This status has helped Tethon 3D grow its revenues year-over-year. “We do business globally on every continent except Antarctica,” Linder adds. “That and the unique properties of ceramics is what gives us an industry edge and sets us apart.” The company also holds intellectual property in 3-D printing hardware, methods of manufacture, articles of manufacturing and 3-D printing materials. Tethon 3D’s newest products include Genesis, a photopolymer development base resin it introduced late last year to meet consumer demand. “It’s a polymer resin material that serves as a base formula, which in combination with solid powder materials allows users to create their own custom resin material,” she says. “We’re excited by the success that it has had. Genesis is an innovation jumpstart to expand the number of materials that can be used for additive manufacturing.”