3D Printing (3DP)

It is a type of rapid prototyping technology, also known as additive manufacturing. It is a technology that uses digital model files as the basis and adhesive materials such as powdered metal or plastic to construct objects through layer by layer printing.
3D printing is usually achieved using digital technology material printers. It is often used in mold manufacturing, industrial design, and other fields to manufacture models, and gradually used in the direct manufacturing of some products. There are already components printed using this technology. This technology has been applied in jewelry, footwear, industrial design, architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), automotive, aerospace, dental and medical industries, education, geographic information systems, civil engineering, firearms, and other fields.
On January 14, 2019, the University of California, San Diego used rapid 3D printing technology for the first time to manufacture a spinal cord scaffold that mimics the structure of the central nervous system, successfully helping rats recover their motor function.
On May 5, 2020, China's first successful Long March 5B carrier rocket was equipped with a 3D printer. This is China's first space 3D printing experiment and the first international 3D printing experiment on continuous fiber-reinforced composite materials in space.
3D printing is an excellent tool in the medical field that provides personalized care based on patient needs, simplifying the operations of professionals such as doctors, nurses, and pharmacists.