What changes have 3D printing brought to the manufacturing industry?

3D printing brings changes to manufacturing industry and improves modern manufacturing processes.

Mass production is the biggest challenge of 3D printing, but with the emergence of large-size and high-efficiency printers, the traditional manufacturing processes in many industries will be completely rewritten.

It is understood that in 20 14 years, the global sales of 3D printers reached about158,000 units, and it is estimated that by 20 18 years, this number will rise to 845,000 units. This also means that the revenue will increase from $654.38+$600 million to $4.8 billion, of which 49% will come from North America. In the future, 3D printers will become very common in home and business applications.

The specific impact of 3D printing on manufacturing industry is as follows:

1, spare parts: One advantage of 3D printing is that it can be easily customized, which is extremely valuable for replacing parts of existing products. From military printing products, such as truck and tank parts, to small parts on commercial machines, 3D printing has unlimited potential in manufacturing a large number of parts.

2. Healthcare: This may be the most promising field of all 3D printing applications. We have seen too many examples of the positive impact of 3D printing on medical care, such as 3D printing prostheses, surgical models and even vascular tissues.

3. Retail industry: Modern consumers have great demand for customized products. Many professionals believe that in the next few years, 3D printing will challenge the traditional mass manufacturing mode. Although the contemporary manufacturing model usually requires large-scale production and standardization, there are also many new manufacturers of personal tailor and small-batch products ready to go.

4. Food: Don't just focus on the present, it is entirely possible to print food in 3D. Although this application sounds strange and can only be realized after years of consumer education and continuous technical improvement, it shows the powerful revolutionary power of 3D printing.

5. Environment: Today, 3D printing has had a beneficial impact on environmental protection, and this impact will continue to expand and deepen in the future. Traditional manufacturing industry is seriously polluted and resources are wasted. 3D printing means less material waste, less transportation cost and less product inventory.