GUIDE Introduction Having been involved with 3D printing for a while, I’ve noticed that many enthusiasts get confused by the myriad of technical terms when they first start. For instance, when I took a junior colleague to visit a local 3D printing service provider this week, I intended to act like an expert, but I … Read more
What sparks can be ignited when 3D printing technology meets sustainable architecture, and when classroom educational theories collide with real competition projects? At the 2018 China International Solar Decathlon, a building named “Lotus House” made a stunning debut—it is not only the first competition house built using 3D printing technology but also embodies a deep … Read more
On November 20, 2025, the latest technical analysis revealed that Apple has applied advanced 3D printing technology in the manufacturing of the USB-C interface for the iPhone Air. Researchers conducted detailed observations of the device using the DSX2000 microscope and discovered a unique circular chain-link texture on the surface of the interface, characterized by a … Read more
Weinan 3D Printing Industry Cultivation Base Base Introduction The Weinan 3D Printing Industry Cultivation Base was established in 2013 and is operated by the Weinan High-tech Zone Torch Technology Development Co., Ltd., a wholly state-owned enterprise under the management committee of Weinan High-tech Zone. After more than ten years of development, the base has been … Read more
In fields such as aerospace and energy, the demand for metal materials that can withstand extreme high temperatures is increasingly urgent. However, traditional manufacturing techniques struggle to process complex structures of high-temperature components, while 3D printing technology has faced challenges in applying to thermally sensitive metals due to high thermal stress issues.Recently, Chinese scientists have … Read more
Have you ever thought about how design drawings on a computer can directly “grow” into physical objects? Cups, toys, and even models of human organs can be “printed” layer by layer by a machine—this is the magic of 3D printing. This once unattainable technology has now permeated various fields such as daily life, industry, and … Read more
From insoles to complete shoes, iSUN3D takes a crucial step forward. The factor that has always determined the “ceiling” of 3D printed shoes is not the equipment, but the materials. In the past, whether it was DLP photopolymer resin or FDM thermoplastic filament, materials have always been the core factor limiting the application of 3D … Read more
Introduction On November 13, 2025, the China Aviation Engine Group announced that its self-developed 3D printed ultra-simple lightweight micro turbojet engine successfully completed its first single-engine flight test. The engine flew for 30 minutes after being mounted on a target aircraft, reaching an altitude of 6000 meters and a speed of 0.75 Mach (approximately 919 … Read more
1 As a long-time enthusiast of the additive manufacturing field, I was quite impressed when I came across the news of DJI investing in a 3D printing company. The intersection of tech giants and niche markets often sparks unexpected innovations, and the company rumored to be the investment target, ELEGOO, as a key player in … Read more
AM Yidao Technology Sharing Recently, Fraunhofer IWU (Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology) and equipment manufacturer CR3D have jointly launched the WEAM technology, which will be showcased at Formnext. It no longer relies on special conductive materials, but directly integrates standard industrial wires into 3D printed components. AM Yidao believes this technology is … Read more