In ancient times, Gongshu Ziyu carved wood to create a magpie, which flew for three days without landing. Today, there is Takuzhu in the South China Sea, thriving through additive manufacturing (3D printing) in the Lingbiao region. In five years, their products have spread across the world, with countries competing to purchase them, akin to … Read more
3D printing has dropped from hundreds of thousands to just hundreds! Shenzhen monopolizes 95% of the global market share. Linlin, a 90s investor who never expected to make money at night markets after losing her job, found that the 3D printer she bought for research purposes turned out to be more profitable than her previous … Read more
This is a comprehensive guide from scratch, aimed at helping you quickly establish a cognitive framework. 1. Core Concept: What is 3D Printing? 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a digital manufacturing technology that constructs three-dimensional objects by stacking materials layer by layer. The core difference between it and traditional manufacturing (such as … Read more
3D printing (also known as additive manufacturing) is a technology that builds three-dimensional objects by stacking materials layer by layer. Compared to traditional subtractive manufacturing (such as cutting and grinding), it can directly generate complex structures based on digital models, offering significant advantages in design freedom, material utilization, and personalized customization. The following sections provide … Read more
According to 3D Printing Technology Reference, a joint team from the University of Tennessee’s Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering and the University of Waterloo’s Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering has manufactured AlSi10Mg aluminum alloy with a highly hydrophobic structure and fully hydrophobic 4340 steel using the Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) 3D … Read more
Finnish tire mold manufacturer TP Tools OY has announced the acquisition of a FormUp 350 metal powder bed 3D printer from French metal additive manufacturing company AddUp. This strategic move positions them at the forefront of technology in the production of tire grooving patterns (a key component of tire molds). The investment aims to optimize … Read more
Introduction:The 3D printing innovator ventures into music! Opening a custom guitar shop, relying on 3D printing to create unique designs, having produced 116 3D printed guitars over 14 years.Recently, Professor Olaf Diegel of the University of Auckland, a specialist in additive manufacturing, made a significant move: he officially launched his custom 3D printed guitar shop, … Read more
With the accelerated transformation of global advanced manufacturing, ceramic 3D printing is gradually moving from scientific research exploration to industrial application. According to the latest market research, 2025 will be a critical turning point for ceramic additive manufacturing (AM): the technology is maturing, applications are gradually being implemented, and the combination of capital and policy … Read more
3D printing (additive manufacturing) has evolved from a “rapid prototyping” tool in the 1980s to a “direct manufacturing” technology, reshaping design, supply chains, and product forms.The mainstream 3D printing technology roadmap (based on curing/forming mechanisms)1. Photopolymerization (Vat Photopolymerization) • SLA (Laser Spot Scanning): Highest precision (±25 µm), suitable for microstructures, dental, and jewelry wax molds. … Read more
The application of 3D printing materials in the defense and military industry has achieved multidimensional technological breakthroughs, with its core value reflected in rapid manufacturing, lightweight design, and the formation of complex structures. The following analysis will cover three aspects: technical principles, application scenarios, and development trends. 1. Technical Advantages and Material Innovations Additive manufacturing … Read more