Additive Manufacturing

Domestic Lasers Have Accumulated Numerous New Technologies Awaiting Application in the 3D Printing Industry: An Exploration of Baochenxin Factory by Polar Bear

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Domestic Lasers Have Accumulated Numerous New Technologies Awaiting Application in the 3D Printing Industry: An Exploration of Baochenxin Factory by Polar Bear

Abstract: After interviewing the laser product solution provider Baochenxin, Polar Bear has a vague feeling that in the future, whether for industrial-grade 3D printing with metals or non-metals like nylon, innovations and explorations in laser performance parameters of hardware will become one of the important breakthrough directions in the qualitative change process of 3D printing … Read more

Five Typical Applications of Metal 3D Printing in Automotive, Military, and Aerospace Industries

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Five Typical Applications of Metal 3D Printing in Automotive, Military, and Aerospace Industries

Metal 3D printing (additive manufacturing) technology has achieved breakthrough applications in various fields due to its high design freedom and material utilization efficiency. Below are typical cases in the automotive, military, and aerospace industries: 1. Automotive Industry Optimizing Production Processes and Cost Control CaseStratasys’s 3D printing technology is used in the production of automotive parts, … Read more

A New Engine for the Low Altitude Economy: Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Technology as a Key Support

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A New Engine for the Low Altitude Economy: Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Technology as a Key Support

A New Engine for the Low Altitude Economy: Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Technology as a Key Support From aerospace components to eVTOL aircraft and low-altitude infrastructure, 3D printing technology is providing critical technical support for the development of the low altitude economy through its unique advantages of customization, lightweight design, and rapid manufacturing. As the … Read more

The Development Potential of Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) in the Low Altitude Economy

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The Development Potential of Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) in the Low Altitude Economy

The Development Potential of Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) in the Low Altitude Economy In recent years, the low altitude economy has emerged as a new engine for global economic growth, rapidly reshaping the industrial landscape. From drone logistics to urban air mobility (UAM), and from emergency rescue to environmental monitoring, the low altitude economy not … Read more

3D Printing Weekly Report: One Company Secures Funding, Two Companies Acquired; New SLS Printer Priced at 50,000 Yuan; Metal Printing Used for 93rd Anniversary Parade

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3D Printing Weekly Report: One Company Secures Funding, Two Companies Acquired; New SLS Printer Priced at 50,000 Yuan; Metal Printing Used for 93rd Anniversary Parade

On September 7, 2025, here are the events that occurred in the 3D printing industry over the past week, including “Major Events”, “Industry Trends”, “Fun Manufacturing”, “Funding/Mergers and Acquisitions”, and “New Products”. —— Major Events —— Breaking News! Xunshi Technology Acquires EnvisionTEC On September 2, Xunshi Technology’s SprintRay announced the acquisition of EnvisionTEC, including its … Read more

Selection and Optimization of Metal 3D Printing Powder Materials for Shoe Molds: Key to Enhancing Performance and Achieving Stable Mass Production

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Selection and Optimization of Metal 3D Printing Powder Materials for Shoe Molds: Key to Enhancing Performance and Achieving Stable Mass Production

During the 2025 Formnext Asia Shenzhen International 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, and Precision Molding Exhibition, Yang Yumei, Sales Director of the Footwear Division at Zhongyuan New Materials, delivered a speech titled “Selection and Optimization of Powder Materials – The Key to Enhancing the Performance of Metal 3D Printed Shoe Molds.” In this issue, we continue … Read more

Record Refresh of Fatigue Strength for 3D Printed Titanium Alloys Across All Stress Ratios

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Record Refresh of Fatigue Strength for 3D Printed Titanium Alloys Across All Stress Ratios

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has a unique ability to form complex metal components, which meets the significant demand for lightweight and highly integrated new-generation aerospace equipment, and is expected to replace traditional manufacturing methods to achieve intelligent manufacturing of key components in high-end equipment. However, the application prospects have long been constrained … Read more

3D Printed Micro Drones More Agile Than UAVs

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3D Printed Micro Drones More Agile Than UAVs

BionicBeeBionicBee is a micro drone characterized by its autonomous flight capability, allowing it to navigate flexibly in narrow and complex spaces, and it can operate collaboratively as part of a swarm. The wingspan of this drone is 240 millimeters, and it weighs only 34 grams, making it the smallest drone in Festo’s bionic learning network. … Read more

The Role of Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Technology in the Innovation of Humanoid Robots

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The Role of Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Technology in the Innovation of Humanoid Robots

The Role of Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Technology in the Innovation of Humanoid Robots With the rapid development of robotics technology, especially the breakthrough advancements in the field of humanoid robots, traditional manufacturing processes are gradually revealing their limitations when faced with complex structures and personalized customization demands. The emergence of 3D printing technology has … Read more

China’s 3D Printed Jet Engine Successfully Flies

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China's 3D Printed Jet Engine Successfully Flies

Introduction: China has successfully test-flown its first fully 3D printed turbojet engine, reaching an altitude of 13,000 feet, marking a pivotal moment in aerospace technology. This demonstrates the potential of additive manufacturing to transform traditional engine production and challenges the global aerospace dynamics. Illustration of China’s first fully 3D printed turbojet engine successfully test-flown at … Read more