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2019On November 27, 2019, under the guidance of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Engineering, People's Government of Guangdong Province, Guangdong Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology, Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Commerce, and Shenzhen Municipal Department of Industry and Information Technology, the '2019 Additive Manufacturing International Forum', co-hosted by Hong Kong XunTong Group and the 3D Printing Medical Devices Professional Committee, will be held at the Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center.The holding of the '2019 Additive Manufacturing International Forum' will further promote close cooperation among industry, academia and research, drive the development of intelligent manufacturing industries, broaden the global perspective of the industry, and enhance the international competitiveness of China's additive manufacturing industry.
2019Venue of the Additive Manufacturing International Summit - Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center
Source: Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center official website
2017The term 'Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area' has been officially included in the central government's work report, marking the official elevation of building a world-class bay area to a national strategy. The manufacturing industry in the Greater Bay Area is also accelerating its transition into the digital and intelligent era. After nearly thirty years of development, China's additive manufacturing technology has achieved relatively fruitful results, from basic theoretical research to independent R&D of key equipment, and then to continuous expansion in application fields.Additive manufacturing has become one of the representative technologies in the field of intelligent manufacturing. With the development of technologies such as the Internet of Things, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, additive manufacturing is expected to truly integrate deeply with traditional manufacturing through value-added creation in the future, reshaping the competitiveness of enterprises. The additive manufacturing industry will embrace tremendous development opportunities.
"China's Intelligent Manufacturing" - The 3D printing industry has reached a new turning point in development.LeadLeo Research Institute released 'Research on the Market of China's 3D Printing Industry in 2019'.
Technological development has gradually deepened the application of 3D printing in various fields.
As a type of rapid prototyping technology, 3D printing does not require any molds, tools, or fixtures for application. 3D hardware devices can directly accept product design (CAD) data to quickly manufacture prototypes, molds, or models of new products.With the development and popularization of 3D printing technology and equipment, 3D printing will gradually expand and penetrate into various fields for application, such as education and teaching, nuclear power aviation, automobile manufacturing, medical biology, and other areas.
Definition and Classification of China's 3D Printing Industry
3DPrinting is a rapid prototyping technology that constructs objects by printing digital model files onto a substrate using powdery metals or plastics, among other adhesives. It involves layer-by-layer printing to create the desired shape.Currently, 3D printing technology is widely used in many fields such as education and teaching, consumer electronics, automotive manufacturing, aerospace, and more.
3D printing technology can be divided into industrial-grade 3D printing technology and non-industrial-grade 3D printing technology based on its technical difficulty. Industrial-grade 3D printing technology has high production accuracy and a variety of materials, making it suitable for the development and production of new products. Non-industrial-grade 3D printing technology produces products with lower accuracy and limited material options, making it suitable for the creation of preliminary equipment models.
Analysis of the Industrial Chain of China's 3D Printing Industry
The upstream participants in the 3D printing industry chain in China include 3D printing raw material manufacturers, core hardware manufacturers, and software service providers. The midstream entities of the industry chain are 3D printing equipment manufacturers and service suppliers, while the downstream covers various application fields covered by 3D printing equipment and services, such as aerospace, medical biotechnology, etc.
Upstream:
The upstream participants in China's 3D printing industry include 3D printing raw material manufacturers, core hardware manufacturers, and auxiliary operation service providers.Currently, the materials available for 3D printing equipment are relatively limited, and the production and sales of 3D printing raw materials are mainly determined by the needs of 3D printing equipment. Raw material manufacturers upstream of the 3D printing industry have close relationships with midstream 3D printing equipment and service providers. On one hand, this helps raw material manufacturers understand and promote material applications. On the other hand, raw material manufacturers can study and improve the manufacturing process of new materials based on the business types of midstream 3D printing equipment and service providers.
Midstream:
The midstream of China's 3D printing industry includes 3D printing equipment manufacturers, 3D printing equipment agents, 3D printing service providers, etc.3D printing service providers are typically business enterprises or individuals with their own factories or studios, mainly offering product prototyping services to individual and professional users. The consumption purposes of 3D printing for individual users are usually based on hobbies, using 3D printing technology to customize personalized items such as 3D portraits and craft prints. This type of consumption does not have high requirements for printing technology. Chinese 3D printing agents sell their agency's overseas well-known brand 3D printing equipment to Chinese consumers. 3D printing equipment agents leverage their channel advantages to connect overseas equipment manufacturers and end-users. 3D printing equipment manufacturers usually base their services on independently developed 3D printing technology, providing mold and 3D printing equipment manufacturing services to the consumer market. The types of products developed by 3D printing equipment manufacturers include industrial-grade 3D printing equipment and desktop-grade 3D printing equipment.
downstream:
With the development of 3D printing technology, the downstream application fields of the 3D printing industry have been continuously expanded. Its main applications cover many areas such as aerospace, medical biology, education and teaching, automotive manufacturing, etc.In the field of automotive manufacturing, 3D printing technology is mainly applied in prototype manufacturing and mold development for automobile design and production. As a type of rapid prototyping technology, 3D printing does not require any molds, cutting tools, or tooling fixtures. 3D hardware devices can directly accept product design (CAD) data to quickly manufacture prototypes, molds, or models of new products.The application of 3D printing technology can help enterprises shorten the design and production cycle of product concept models, and assist vehicle manufacturers and parts suppliers in optimizing their designs.
Analysis of the Market Scale of China's 3D Printing Industry
In 2014, the market scale of China's 3D printing industry was only 3.15 billion yuan. Thanks to policy and socio-economic support, the Chinese 3D printing industry has developed rapidly. By 2018, the market scale of China's 3D printing industry had grown to 9.98 billion yuan.China's manufacturing industry is currently in a transition period from 'Made in China' to 'Intelligently Made in China'. Based on the advantages of 3D printing technology in reducing costs, improving production efficiency, and optimizing quality in the research and development and production of manufacturing products, Chinese manufacturing enterprises are actively introducing 3D printing technology to replace or improve their original production methods, enhance the intelligence level of enterprise production, and meet the government's demand for the transformation and upgrading of Made in China products.The government has provided policy support in areas such as 3D printing materials and technology, issuing favorable policies like the '13th Five-Year Plan' for scientific and technological innovation in the material field. This has enabled the basic development of China's 3D printing industry to develop rapidly. At the same time, to promote continuous breakthroughs in Chinese 3D printing technology, advance equipment performance improvement, and expand application fields, the government has formulated several strategic plans for the overall development of the industry, such as the 'National Additive Manufacturing Industry Development Promotion Plan (2015-2016)' and the 'Additive Manufacturing Industry Development Action Plan (2017-2020)', providing strategic planning and fundamental support for the development of China's 3D printing industry.
Analysis of Driving Forces for China's 3D Printing Industry
- The transformation needs of China's manufacturing industry drive the development of the industry
2015In [year], the State Council explicitly emphasized in its issued 'Made in China 2025' that manufacturing is the mainstay of China's national economy. In order to seek new economic growth, the government will actively strive to enhance the comprehensive strength of China's manufacturing industry and achieve its transformation and upgrading.The transformation and upgrading of China's manufacturing industry pose several requirements for the development of Chinese manufacturing enterprises, including that Chinese manufacturing enterprises needImprove the intelligence level of production and manufacturing efficiencyWait. Against the backdrop of intelligent manufacturing development, Chinese manufacturing enterprises are actively introducing new manufacturing technologies to replace or improve their original production methods, thereby enhancing the intelligence level of enterprise production.
- 3DTechnology drives enterprises to improve their intelligent production level
The application of 3D technology can produce complex-structured products or parts for enterprises, breaking through the production limitations of traditional processes for some products and improving the intelligence level of enterprise production. For complex-structured products, traditional processing methods usually involve first completing the production of individual components, followed by welding, which results in many weld points and lower reliability.The production process of 3D printing technology is not limited by the structure of the finished product. It can be integrated into one piece when producing finished products with complex internal structures and high precision, offering a shorter cycle and higher quality. For example, in architectural design or aerospace part production, where there are many curved surfaces involved, the application of 3D printing technology can significantly reduce the weight of finished products by understanding the internal structure design without compromising on various performance indicators. By continuously modifying the model and then assisting in construction, the accuracy and reliability of the design can be improved, achieving precise design.
Development Trend of China's 3D Printing Industry
- China's 3D printing industry will intensify the cultivation of professional talents
The technical characteristics of 3D printing determine the industry's special requirements for comprehensive talents. However, the shortage of specialized professionals in the industry is becoming increasingly serious, leading to a significant gap in talent supply.The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has clearly stipulated in the 'National Additive Manufacturing Industry Development Promotion Plan' that starting from September 2016, the government will implement vocational skills certification for 3D printing. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will formulate a series of 3D printing occupational standards, vocational training, and assessment systems, and issue 3D printing vocational skill certificates to those who have passed the '3D Printing Vocational Skills Certification'.In response to the demand for professional talents in China's 3D industry, some regions' 3D printing technology research institutes have actively established 3D printing industry talent training centers to cultivate talents for units of the 3D printing industry and additive manufacturing industry alliance.
- 3DTechnology will become more precise, universal, intelligent, and convenient.
Against the backdrop of big data and informatization, single and mechanical 3D printers find it difficult to meet the needs of the times. In actual production, 3D printing technology is challenging to apply to mass-produced products, with issues such as product precision and quality emerging continuously.Industry experts with many years of experience in the 3D printing industry have stated that with the promotion and use of 3D printer equipment, the market has put forward higher requirements for its technological development, mainly reflected in more stringent demands for the operational convenience of 3D printers and the physical quality of printed objects. The integration of 3D printing technology with big data, informatization, and intelligence will become a new trend in the development of 3D printing technology.
- 3DThe application of printing in various fields is gradually taking root.
With the development and popularization of 3D printing technology and equipment, its application in downstream fields such as education will gradually become more widespread and in-depth.The application of 3D printing in the field of education in China is still in its infancy. In the 'Guidelines for Comprehensive Practical Activity Courses in Primary and Secondary Schools' issued by the Ministry of Education, the government explicitly encourages schools with the necessary conditions to equip themselves with 3D printer equipment capable of multiple printing methods and materials. The policy emphasizes the importance of 3D printers for students' innovative spirit and creative abilities in the document.Against the backdrop of the gradual popularization of quality education, cultivating students' comprehensive strength, tapping into their creative potential, and making learning easier and more authentic will become the main demands of parents, governments, and individual students. 3D printing equipment plays a significant role in fostering students' creativity, driving educational innovation, and developing students' innovative thinking.
In-depth insights
China's manufacturing industry is currently in a transition period from 'Made in China' to 'Intelligently Made in China'.3DPrinting technology has advantages in manufacturing product research and development, production, such as reducing costs, improving production efficiency, and optimizing quality.Chinese manufacturing enterprises will actively introduce 3D printing technology to replace or improve their original production methods, enhance the intelligence level of enterprise production, and meet the government's demand for the transformation and upgrading of Made in China products.
