3D Printing

3D Printing-Assisted Hip Joint Revision Helps Patients Return to Health

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3D Printing-Assisted Hip Joint Revision Helps Patients Return to Health

Jingchu Net (Hubei Daily Network) reported (correspondent Cheng Heyi, Cheng Yuhong) that recently, Vice President Pan Zhengqi of Xiangyang Sixth People’s Hospital (Xiangzhou District People’s Hospital) collaborated with Director Chen Wanjun of the Orthopedics Department, successfully completing the first 3D printing modeling-assisted complex hip joint revision surgery via a direct lateral approach in the supine … Read more

3D Printing! Customized Shields for Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy

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3D Printing! Customized Shields for Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy

Setting Industry Standards to Build a First-Class Hospital The incidence of breast cancer ranks first among malignant tumors in women, with the number of cases increasing year by year and a trend towards younger patients. After breast cancer patients undergo mastectomy, they often require adjuvant radiotherapy to improve survival rates and local control rates. Among … Read more

3D Printing Insights: China No Longer Producing Toys for the U.S.

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3D Printing Insights: China No Longer Producing Toys for the U.S.

According to reports from CCTV, the toy industry is one of the sectors in the U.S. most severely impacted by tariff shocks. CNN pointed out that the imposition of high tariffs on toys produced in China means that once affordable toys will become “luxury items.” Data from the U.S. Department of Commerce shows that in … Read more

Discussion on the Structure Literature of Xijing｜3D Printing-Assisted Innovative System for Transcatheter Mitral Valve “Valve-in-Ring” Replacement Surgery

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Discussion on the Structure Literature of Xijing｜3D Printing-Assisted Innovative System for Transcatheter Mitral Valve "Valve-in-Ring" Replacement Surgery

April 2025 (Issue No. 16) Authors: Wang Yiwei, Mao Yu, Zhai Meng’en, Ma Yanyan, Li Lanlan, Liu Yang, Yang Jian //////////////////////////////////////// Introduction: Transcatheter mitral valve “valve-in-ring” replacement surgery (TMViR) is an emerging alternative treatment method for patients with mitral regurgitation (MR) due to previous failed mitral valve repair. However, this procedure may still face common … Read more

Technical Progress: Latest 3D Printing Breakthroughs by Chinese Scholars

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Technical Progress: Latest 3D Printing Breakthroughs by Chinese Scholars

The second article related to 3D printing technology in Nature for 2025 was published on April 23. Researchers from Princeton University published an article titled “Modular chiral origami metamaterials”. The core content of this research is the development of a modular chiral origami metamaterial with multimodal deformation mechanisms using 3D printing technology, which shows tremendous … Read more

Latest Nature on 3D Printing! Chinese Scholars!

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Latest Nature on 3D Printing! Chinese Scholars!

3D printing technology reference notes that the second article related to 3D printing technology in Nature was published on April 23, 2025. Researchers from Princeton University published an article titled “Modular chiral origami metamaterials (模块化手性折纸超材料)”. The core content of this research is to develop a modular chiral origami metamaterial with multimodal deformation mechanisms using 3D … Read more

Application of 3D Printing Technology in Orthopedics

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Application of 3D Printing Technology in Orthopedics

3D printing technology, also known as additive manufacturing, is a type of rapid prototyping technology that constructs physical objects based on digital model files using various adhesive materials through a layer-by-layer printing method. 3D printing technology includes laser or electron beam sintering and melting technology, thermoplastic extrusion deposition manufacturing technology, and photopolymerization molding technology, among … Read more

Terminology in 3D Printing

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Terminology in 3D Printing

【Citation】 The global additive manufacturing sector exhibits a parallel development of multiple technological routes. German companies (such as EOS and SLM Solutions) dominate the industrial-grade market with multi-laser metal printing technology, while American firms (3D Systems and Stratasys) excel in non-metal printing and medical applications. Technologies such as Electron Beam Melting (Arcam), Binder Jetting (ExOne), … Read more

Understanding the Core of Multi-Axis 3D Printing: Open Source Non-Planar Support-Free Slicing Algorithm

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Understanding the Core of Multi-Axis 3D Printing: Open Source Non-Planar Support-Free Slicing Algorithm

AM Yidao Introduction:Since the inception of 3D printing technology, it has been plagued by a stubborn problem—support structures.These annoying supports not only waste materials but also increase post-processing workload, and even affect print quality and mechanical strength.However, a groundbreaking study from the University of Manchester is completely changing this situation!The neural network slicing algorithm proposed … Read more

Unveiling the Adhesion Secrets of Heterogeneous Material 3D Printing: How to Enhance the Performance of Thermoplastic Elastomer Interfaces?

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Unveiling the Adhesion Secrets of Heterogeneous Material 3D Printing: How to Enhance the Performance of Thermoplastic Elastomer Interfaces?

Research Background With the rapid development of 3D printing technology, heterogeneous material 3D printing (DMP) is gradually becoming a popular choice for manufacturing complex functional components. However, the adhesion between materials has always been one of the key factors limiting its performance. Recently, researchers conducted an innovative study to explore the influencing factors of adhesion … Read more