Chinese Researchers Make Advancements in 3D Printing

What is 3D printing?

Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a method of creating objects having length, width, and height by using special printers known as 3D printers. One must first design the product to produce something with a 3D printer. One can create their own design or use one that someone else has already made.

Once the design is complete, it is sent to the 3D printer. The printer reads the design and begins creating the product. 3D printers use ‘filament,’ which is a type of plastic, as printing material. The printer heats and softens the filament before printing the desired object with it. Recently, Chinese scientists have created a new technique for 3D printing.

What new 3D printing technique have Chinese scientists created?

Chinese scientists have invented a new technology for 3D printing ceramics that does not require support structures. This method allows building ceramic pieces at any angle. This enables the creation of designs that were impossible to make earlier.

Ceramics are useful in engineering and electronics because they are stable and resistant to high temperatures. But they can break easily. So they require supporting structures. These additional structures reduce the printing efficiency.

So, the scientists at Jiangnan University, China, created a new 3D printing paste and an improved method that helps it solidify quickly.

What can their technique do?

The new technique developed by the team of scientists can quickly solidify filaments. This helps them to build various structures much faster. The new paste made by the team can harden fast.

Using this paste has increased the efficiency of 3D printing ceramics, reducing the need for support structures. The printed ceramics retained their shape and did not break. This new technology can change the way manufacturing is done in ceramic-based businesses.

What can 3D printing be used for?

3D printing is used in various industries and fields. It is used in manufacturing to create models for new products. It helps designers and engineers study the product and make changes as needed. 3D printing is also used in the medical field for making prosthetics and medical devices.

Some schools and universities use 3D printing to teach students various interesting things. So, what would you make if you had a 3D printer? Please tell us in the comments section.