Additive Manufacturing

Overview of 3D Printing Materials and Their Applications

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Overview of 3D Printing Materials and Their Applications

Published: 2018-12-03 | Source: Guangdong Plastics Network – Guangdong Plastics Industry Association | Editor: gdpia 3D printing materials are an important material foundation for 3D printing technology, mainly including polymer materials, metal materials, ceramic materials, etc. This article first briefly introduces the various common materials used in 3D printing, and then describes their characteristics, performance … Read more

3D Printing for Ultra-Precision Machining: Current Status, Opportunities, and Future Perspectives

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3D Printing for Ultra-Precision Machining: Current Status, Opportunities, and Future Perspectives

Stay Focused | Maintain Concentration | Build Expertise Click Yangtze River Delta G60 Laser Alliance Follow/ Pin to Official Account News | Technical Article | Conference Forum | Industry Investment Yangtze River Delta G60 Laser Alliance Guide Researchers from Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Central South University reported … Read more

Overview of 3D Printing Technology Development

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Overview of 3D Printing Technology Development

1. Overview (1) Introduction to 3D Printing Technology 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a technology that creates physical objects by gradually adding material. Compared to traditional subtractive manufacturing processes, which involve material removal, 3D printing is a “bottom-up” manufacturing method. Computer-controlled additive manufacturing technology first appeared in the 1980s.3D printing technology has … Read more

New Generation Multi-Photon 3D Laser Printing Technology

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New Generation Multi-Photon 3D Laser Printing Technology

Banner Author: Liu Ziwei Introduction Multi-Photon 3D Laser Printing Technology has been widely used but still faces challenges such as printing speed and resolution. Increasing the printing rate can be achieved by enhancing focusing speed or the number of laser foci, but due to power budget constraints, prioritizing the increase in focusing speed is more … Read more

Introduction to 3D Printing Technology Applications

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Introduction to 3D Printing Technology Applications

3D printing technology, as an emerging technology in the field of rapid prototyping, is a highly potential and rapidly developing technology that has been widely applied in various fields such as industrial modeling, machinery manufacturing, aerospace, military, construction, medicine, archaeology, cultural arts, sculpture, and jewelry. Since 1991, China has started researching 3D printing technology, initially … Read more

Professional Introduction to 3D Printing Technology Applications

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Professional Introduction to 3D Printing Technology Applications

My worldview has been refreshed… Can 3D printing actually build bridges? Recently, the first scalable landscape pedestrian bridge built using 3D printing technology was unveiled in Shanghai, becoming another check-in point. This is full of technological sense! It has once again made many netizens fall in love with “3D printing technology” Shouting, “So the bridges … Read more

Understanding Cutting-Edge Technology: 3D Printing – A Manufacturing Revolution

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Understanding Cutting-Edge Technology: 3D Printing - A Manufacturing Revolution

3D Printing: A Manufacturing Revolution By Fang Minghe 3D Printing Cars, food, clothing, houses… Can you imagine these things being printed? More and more facts indicate that 3D printers are no longer exclusive machines for designers and scientists; they are gradually emerging from laboratories and factories, having an increasingly significant impact on the lives of … Read more

The Deadlock Facing the 3D Printing Industry: A Call for Reflection, Return to Essentials, and Breakthroughs

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The Deadlock Facing the 3D Printing Industry: A Call for Reflection, Return to Essentials, and Breakthroughs

So far, the first half of the global exhibitions in the additive manufacturing industry (TCT ASIA and RAPID+TCT) has concluded. Through a plethora of photos, videos, reports, and opinions, we can still feel the messages and atmosphere conveyed by the grand event. From a technical perspective, the exhibitions did not bring many disruptive new contents. … Read more

Classification of 3D Printing Technologies and Introduction to Non-Mainstream Techniques

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Classification of 3D Printing Technologies and Introduction to Non-Mainstream Techniques

Antarctic Bear Guide:This issue will briefly summarize some mainstream 3D printing processes and focus on introducing some non-mainstream 3D printing technologies.Additive Manufacturing (AM) refers to the process of manufacturing parts or objects based on three-dimensional model data through material accumulation. 3D printing refers to the process of manufacturing parts or objects through material accumulation using … Read more

Understanding 3D Printing: Principles and Processes

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Understanding 3D Printing: Principles and Processes

What is 3D Printing Technology 3D printing, in English, is referred to as Three-Dimensional printing. This technology is a rapid prototyping process that uses techniques such as photopolymerization and paper layering to manufacture components and structures. It operates similarly to the conventional printers we are familiar with; however, traditional printing is a two-dimensional (flat) printing … Read more