3D Printing

SLA 3D Printing Equipment: Technical Principles, Advantages, and Application Prospects

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SLA 3D Printing Equipment: Technical Principles, Advantages, and Application Prospects

SLA 3D Printing Equipment Technical Principles, Advantages, and Application Prospects 3D printing methods commonly used in healthcare applications include Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Direct Ink Writing (DIW), Stereolithography (SLA), Digital Light Processing (DLP), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), and Inkjet Printing/Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM). These technologies achieve layer-by-layer deposition of materials through different printing mechanisms, thereby … Read more

Setting a World Record: The Chinese Academy of Sciences Develops a New Type of 3D Printed ‘All-Purpose’ Titanium Alloy

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Setting a World Record: The Chinese Academy of Sciences Develops a New Type of 3D Printed 'All-Purpose' Titanium Alloy

1. New Technology Sets Records, Research Team Achieves Significant Results On August 22, 2025, the Institute of Metal Research of the Chinese Academy of Sciences announced a major breakthrough, successfully developing a new type of 3D printing post-processing technology that produces titanium alloy materials with ‘all-purpose’ fatigue resistance, setting a new world record for the … Read more

New Breakthrough in 3D Printed TPMS Structures! Mechanical Performance Comparison of Rigid PLA and Flexible TPU, Gyroid Structure Emerges as the ‘Stability King’

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New Breakthrough in 3D Printed TPMS Structures! Mechanical Performance Comparison of Rigid PLA and Flexible TPU, Gyroid Structure Emerges as the 'Stability King'

When it comes to lightweight and high energy-absorbing structures, you might think of automotive crash beams, sports protective gear, or even biomedical implants. Behind these scenarios, a structure known as “Triply Periodic Minimal Surface (TPMS)” is gradually becoming a research focus. A recent study published in Thin-Walled Structures (Volume 217, 2025) deeply explores the “material-topology-orientation” … Read more

3D Printing Revolutionized by AI: The Rise of Nano Banana

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3D Printing Revolutionized by AI: The Rise of Nano Banana

At the end of August 2025, a mysterious model codenamed “Nano Banana” appeared anonymously on the LMArena review platform, sparking widespread speculation due to its astonishing image generation and editing capabilities. Google later confirmed that this was its latest multimodal image model, Gemini 2.5 Flash Image. Within 48 hours, the anonymous test model transformed into … Read more

Breakthrough in 3D Printing Technology for Spinal Cord Repair Allows Mice to Walk Again

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Breakthrough in 3D Printing Technology for Spinal Cord Repair Allows Mice to Walk Again

Abstract: Scientists have pioneered a new method to aid in the repair of spinal cord injuries by combining 3D printing, stem cell technology, and lab-cultured tissues. The method involves creating a unique 3D printed framework for lab-cultured organs, known as organoid scaffolds, which feature microscopic channels. Image source: McAlpine Research Group, University of Minnesota. The … Read more

AI, Robotics, and 3D Printing Drive Mass Customization: Dandy’s Dental Revolution

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AI, Robotics, and 3D Printing Drive Mass Customization: Dandy's Dental Revolution

Dandy aims to bring a transformation to dental laboratories akin to what modern factories have done for smartphones: achieving high-quality, rapid, and large-scale production without sacrificing the personalized fit required by patients. In an interview with 3DPrint.com, Dandy’s Vice President of Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing, Sriny Sundararajan, explained how the company combines “3D printing, AI, … Read more

University of Maryland Develops Soluble Circuit Boards: A New Breakthrough in Environmental Protection and Sustainability

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University of Maryland Develops Soluble Circuit Boards: A New Breakthrough in Environmental Protection and Sustainability

University of Maryland Develops Soluble Circuit Boards: A New Breakthrough in Environmental Protection and Sustainability 1. Technical Principles and Material Innovations The team at the University of Maryland has manufactured circuit boards using polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as the substrate through 3D printing technology. PVA is a water-soluble polymer, and after forming circuit pathways through 3D … Read more

China’s 3D Printing Technology Leapfrogging: What Can We Print in the Future?

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China's 3D Printing Technology Leapfrogging: What Can We Print in the Future?

Click on “CCTV4” above to follow us! In the past few decades, countless new technologies have emerged, changing our lives, and 3D printing is one of them. It can print parts for the J-11B fighter jet, components of the domestically produced C919 large passenger aircraft, and can produce personalized medical supplies with the most precise … Read more

Ultra-High Precision Micro-Scale 3D Printer: Printing Micron-Level Structures with Light Beams

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Ultra-High Precision Micro-Scale 3D Printer: Printing Micron-Level Structures with Light Beams

Editor’s Note Large scientific research instruments are powerful tools for achieving original breakthroughs in research, and open sharing has opened up new avenues for technological innovation. To promote the sharing and service level of large instruments at our university to a new height, allowing the investment in ‘instruments’ to ultimately demonstrate broader and greater effects … Read more

A Beginner’s Guide to Home 3D Printing

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A Beginner's Guide to Home 3D Printing

The advancements in technology today are truly astonishing. Just a few years ago, the 3D printing technology seemed magical and sci-fi, but now it has become a common DIY project for many households. This generation of children has so many ways to engage with the world, making them more sensitive to technology than we were. … Read more