Laboratory Introduction
The Key Laboratory of 3D Printing Technology and Equipment in Zhejiang Province was officially established in August 2014. Currently, a dedicated 3D printing laboratory of 3000 square meters has been built at Zhejiang University, Zijingang Campus. The laboratory relies on the existing advantages and hardware foundation of the national key discipline of Mechanical Engineering at Zhejiang University, focusing on research in 3D printing technology and equipment development. It emphasizes the construction of experimental platforms in four R&D directions: 3D printing of metal forming, biomedical 3D printing, soft matter 3D printing, and precision control and inspection of 3D printing, achieving a leading level among similar laboratories both domestically and internationally.
Research Directions
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Precision Inspection and Control of 3D Printing: This includes small spot size and adaptive technology; high-speed predictive interpolation technology for 3D printing; precision control technology for 3D printed products; path optimization technology based on the motion characteristics of 3D printer axes; layered slicing systems for 3D printing; intelligent generation systems for 3D printing; integrated design and simulation technology for shape-structure-performance in 3D printing; and quality control technology for 3D printing based on energy-optimized distribution.
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3D Printing of Metal Forming: 3D printing equipment based on Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) technology; automatic generation technology for metal sintering supports; 3D printing technology for new energy manufacturing; adaptive layering technology for 3D printing; and laser-based texture manufacturing processes and mechanisms.
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Biomedical 3D Printing: 3D printing processes and equipment for implantable artificial bones; manufacturing processes and equipment for nerve conduit printing; 3D printing for surgical training simulators; 3D printing processes and equipment for organ-on-a-chip; and 3D printing technology for tissue repair in vocal cords and skin.
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Soft Matter 3D Printing: Forming mechanisms and 3D printing technology and equipment for gel and biodegradable polymer materials; personalized flexible prosthesis 3D printing; 3D printing processes and equipment for microfluidic chips; 3D printing processes and equipment for chocolate; 3D printing processes and equipment for controlled-release drugs; and 3D printing for targeted drug manufacturing.
Research Team
Laboratory Director
Fu Jianzhong
The laboratory has 1-2 discipline leaders with national first-class level, significant influence at the national science and technology strategy level, and international recognition. The leaders of each direction have national influence. The total number of team members (including graduate students) is around 60, with about 20 academic backbones holding senior titles, at least 35 full-time researchers, and no less than 60% of personnel holding associate senior titles or above. The team is well-structured in terms of age and knowledge, with excellent quality, high efficiency, strong innovation capability, and vitality, forming a high-level backbone team. The laboratory is capable of undertaking high-level research work on major strategic topics at the national and Zhejiang provincial levels, as well as providing technological services for enterprises and industrial upgrades.
Research Projects and Achievements
Currently, the laboratory has successfully developed a self-owned intellectual property biological 3D printer, has applied for over 40 invention patents in key 3D printing technologies, and published more than 80 related SCI papers. The laboratory is currently undertaking multiple national key fund projects, outstanding youth fund projects, excellent youth fund projects, key R&D program projects in Zhejiang Province, and numerous collaborative research projects with enterprises.
Source:
Official website of the Key Laboratory of 3D Printing Technology and Equipment in Zhejiang Province, Official website of the School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University
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