Time flies, blink of an eye Another week, although the development of 3D printing industry is more practical, attributed to the low profile, but there are still many worthy of our attention to the industry event in the past week, 3D printing industry, what events, the following we Let's take a look at it
1, 2021 3D printing market in Asia Pacific will increase to 3.6 billion
2, MIT developed 3D printing ink
3, US Department of Energy sponsors 'Made in America Solar Awards' contest
4, HP together with the French Alternative Energy Commission CEA
5, CEL company introduced RoboxPRO 3D printer
2021 Asia-Pacific 3D printing market will increase to 3.6 billion
According to the latest IDC report, 3D printing expenditures of APEJ will increase substantially in the next five years, and it is estimated that by 2021, consumption will reach 3.6 billion U.S. dollars, with a CAGR of 22.4%.
Spending, the Asia-Pacific region is one of the most influential in the world, said Mun Chun Lim, a market research analyst at IDC Asia Pacific Imaging, Printing and Document Solutions. "China is the driving force for growth in the Asia Pacific region. The Chinese government supports this industry. And introduced a number of 3D printing action plans and financial support, prompting the domestic use and consumption of 3D printing continued to grow.
Over the five-year forecast period, 3D printing services (including consulting, system integration and on-demand printing services) and 3D printed materials will account for nearly 45% of total spending in the region. On the other hand, software growth slowed down and compound growth The rate is 26.9%. IDC believes that by 2021 spending will increase to 1.7 billion.
In the next five years, the fastest-growing industries for 3D printing are the telecommunications and resources industries.
MIT has developed 3D printing inks
A research team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) has developed a new type of 3D printing ink that can be reprocessed in 20 minutes with a UV-illuminated 3D printing model. The process is named " ColorFab '.
The specific steps are to upload the 3D model using the ColorFab interface, select its color mode, and then 3D print the colored object.Once the object is moved away from the print station, change it using a different kind of light - the UV changes the pixel to activate the color and Change the object from transparent to colored.
Custom 3D printing inks are made from photoinitiators, basic dyes, and light-adapted (photochromic) dyes that visualize the color of the primary dye. In 3D printing, the photoinitiator causes the primary dye Hardened.
According to the research team, ColorFab's goal is to enable consumers to match accessories to their clothing quickly and cost effectively, and retailers can customize products for shoppers in real time.
US Department of Energy sponsors 'Made in the USA Solar Awards' contest
The US Department of Energy sponsored a $ 3 million solar innovation contest for inventors and businesses that can accelerate the US solar industry through rapid prototyping, 3D printing and proof-of-concept testing. The US Department of Energy Office of Solar Technology (SETO) The sponsored 'Made in the USA Solar Award' will be awarded to entrants to develop the network and DoE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory System.
This competition may be seen as part of a national project driven by the U.S. manufacturing industry to rejuvenate US industry with advanced and intelligent manufacturing technology.It is reported that in 2017, the solar energy industry provided 260,000 jobs, solar power generation Increase by 25%.
The Department of Energy and NREL also invested more than $ 400,000 in solar research and development projects in 2017. Some of these projects, such as the high-efficiency solar receivers manufactured by Sandia National Laboratories, are prototyped using 3D printing technology.
HP to work with French Alternative Energy Commission CEA
Currently the HP Jet Fusion 3D printing system has become one of the most advanced and comprehensive 3D printing solutions in the industrial manufacturing arena not only supported by such well-known customers as Deloitte, BMW Group and Nike, but also French nuclear and alternative energy Commission CEA, is working with Hewlett-Packard to establish cooperation.
According to Emilio Juárez, director of sales for EMEA at HP's 3D Printing Group, "CEA is a prime example of a key part of HP's 3D strategy being co-founded with the world's most renowned research centers." CEA Support and Cooperation Under the Hewlett-Packard will continue to promote the global 12 trillion US dollars of manufacturing revolution.
Florence Lambert, director of CEA-LITEN (New Energy Technology and Nanomaterials Innovation Laboratory), said: "CEA is drawn to Hewlett-Packard's disruptive approach to market when looking for 3D thermoplastic leaders to work with us." CEA's mission is to improve product performance And differentiation to increase the company's competitiveness.HP is committed to the digital transformation of manufacturing, CEA and Hewlett-Packard are working together for companies of all sizes around the world to prepare for the fourth industrial revolution.
CEL Launches RoboxPRO 3D Printer
UK-based 3D printer maker CEL introduced the new CEL RoboxPRO 3D printer, a double upgrade on RoboxDual, with RoboxPRO selling for £ 3,333.90 ($ 4,755).
It is reported that RoboxPRO retained some of the key features of RoboxDual: double extrusion head, Robox needle valve nozzle control technology, the two technology process, the machine allows instant switching between nozzles, making multi-wire 3D printing more efficient. The machine also has many features: Web access integrated with Wi-Fi, FLX magnetic building board, key lock, touch screen controller, HEPA air filtration system and real-time print job monitoring.
The following is the technical specifications:
Print foot size: 210 × 300 × 400mm
3D printing technology: FDM / FFF
Total printer volume (closed): 510 × 510 × 610mm
Layer resolution: 50 to 500 microns / 0.05 to 0.5 mm
Printed materials: ABS, PETG, PC, nylon
