A sudden epidemic has caused various industries to fall into crisis, but one sector has suddenly emerged, that is, the 3D printing industry.
According to news released by the US Air Force 388th Fighter Wing on April 7, the unit has been doing its best to protect itself since the outbreak of a new coronary pneumonia outbreak in Utah, where the unit is deployed to Hill Air Force Base. It is not relying on the outside to provide protective materials, because medical workers and emergency personnel even need these epidemic prevention items. Although this idea is good, it is a pity that the production efficiency is not high, only 4 of them are made in 45 hours.
So, what exactly is 3D printing? Why is production efficiency so low?
3D printed isolation house
During the epidemic, isolation houses built using 3D printing technology were put into use in many parts of the country. A company that donated segregated houses said it could make 100 isolated houses in Hubei a day, and received orders from Pakistan last year.
Last year, I received a 3D printing order from the Pakistan Railways. Isolation house donated to Hubei to move in the next day.
"This time we donated 15 sets of 3D printed isolation houses to Hubei Xianning Central Hospital, 1 set in Huangshi, two sets in Dongying, Shandong, and two sets in Rizhao. The response was excellent, we used them on the second day," Ma Yihe, chairman of Yingchuang Construction Technology, said, "We have a group of Pakistani customers who ordered 5000 3D printing kiosks from us last year."
Regarding the 3D printed buildings, Ma Yihe confidently stated: "The staff apartments and office buildings of our factory, 5, 6 floors, and tens of thousands of square meters, are all made by ourselves. We also played 14 for the Dubai government overseas. The office, this house has also won the Guinness Book of Records. As long as buildings made with people and concrete, such as roads, bridges, and houses, can now be achieved in this way. "
More than 100 isolation houses can be printed in one day.
What is a 3D printing technology
3D printing technology is a technology based on digital model files, using powdery metal or plastics and other adhesive materials to construct objects by layer-by-layer printing. The 3d printer appeared in the mid-1990s, a rapid prototyping device that used light curing and paper lamination technologies. It works the same as an ordinary printer. The printer contains liquid or powder "printing materials." After being connected to a computer, the "printing materials" are superimposed layer by layer under computer control, and finally, the blueprint on the computer is turned into a physical object. Today, this technology is used in many fields, and people use it to make clothing, architectural models, cars, chocolate desserts, and so on.
3D printing will be widely used
From a technical point of view, fused deposition modeling (FDM) is the core technology for the development of 3D printing. Initially, it used a typical heating rod, which was extruded through the print head and solidified. Since its development, many advanced fusion technologies such as multi-jet fusion, laser sintering fusion technology, EBM electron beam fusion, etc. have emerged, which enable 3D printing to use more materials.
In terms of 3D printing materials, from the past, only plastic molding to the current resin, graphite, ceramic, metal, and organic biomaterials, the continuous breakthrough of new material technologies has further expanded the scope of 3D printing applications.
With the development of melting technology and materials, the expansion of 3D printing into various fields is no longer a problem. At present, in the discrete manufacturing industry, the automotive and aerospace industries are the most important application markets for 3D printing. Auto manufacturers have begun to use 3D printing technology to manufacture auto parts. It has replaced stamping machines, injection molding machines, and other equipment. 3D printing can support more customized services and help aerospace manufacturers achieve personalized manufacturing of engine blades to seats.
Also, the medical industry is expected to develop further in the next few years, such as printing biological tissues, organs, bones, and other objects. Healthcare providers are expected to increase spending on 3D printing, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.5%. In addition to industrial and medical directions, 3D printing is also used in after-sale parts and architectural design. The vast space hidden by 3D printing will soon be released.
In terms of 3D printing materials, from the past, only plastic molding to the current resin, graphite, ceramic, metal, and organic biomaterials, the continuous breakthrough of new material technologies has further expanded the scope of 3D printing applications.
With the development of melting technology and materials, the expansion of 3D printing into various fields is no longer a problem. At present, in the discrete manufacturing industry, the automotive and aerospace industries are the most important application markets for 3D printing. Auto manufacturers have begun to use 3D printing technology to manufacture auto parts. It has replaced stamping machines, injection molding machines, and other equipment. 3D printing can support more customized services and help aerospace manufacturers achieve personalized manufacturing of engine blades to seats.
Besides, the medical industry is expected to develop further in the next few years, such as printing biological tissues, organs, bones, and other objects. Healthcare providers are expected to increase spending on 3D printing, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.5%. In addition to industrial and medical directions, 3D printing is also used in after-sale parts and architectural design. The considerable space hidden by 3D printing will soon be released.
Advantages of 3D printing technology
The charm of 3D printing technology is that it does not need to be operated in the factory. The desktop printer can print small items—3D printing technology products. Moreover, people can put it in the corner of the office, shop, or even the house; Large items such as parts require a larger printer and more space.
3D printing technology development trend
A summary of questions about what is 3d printing technology, but now 3d printing technology is not mature enough, the material is specific, the cost is high, and the printed ones are still in the model stage, that is to say, there are not many real-life applications, but 3d The prospect of printing technology is excellent, and it will be possible to be popularized and enter our lives in the future.
3D printer applications
1. Mold manufacturing
Traditional mold production time is long, and the cost is high. However, combining 3D printing technology with conventional mold manufacturing technology can significantly shorten the development cycle of mold manufacturing and increase productivity, which is also an effective way to solve the weak links in mold design and construction.
2. Medical field
In recent years, there have been many applications of 3D printing technology in the medical field. Based on medical image data, using 3D printing technology to make human organ models has excellent application value for surgical operations.
3D printer braces
3. Aerospace
Not long ago, using 3D printers to successfully print out essential parts of the aerospace engineering and the products printed by 3D printers with traditional technology presumably reduced the cost by 30% and the cycle by 40%. This will be a new journey in the aerospace field.
4. Auto parts
3D printing technology is used for automobiles. Conceptual models can be produced within hours or days. Complex structures are formed at a time to meet assembly and disassembly. In the traditional manufacturing process, complex structural parts have always been a bottleneck in production technology. However, if 3D printing technology is used, this is entire. It is not a problem, as long as there is a 3D printing with a careful selection of materials, the problem can be solved correctly.
5. Education industry
3D printing technology should have the highest penetration rate in the domestic education application method. Many colleges and universities are exploring 3D printing technology and teaching, offering 3D printing individual courses to stimulate the application of 3D printing technology in education. With the development of 3D printing in the field of education, society's awareness of 3D printing is getting higher and higher. It is believed that in the future, 3D printing technology will be widely used in the field of education.
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