增材制造“打印”产业新赛道

Core Insights - Additive manufacturing, primarily through 3D printing, is becoming a key technology for producing complex, precise, and lightweight components, marking a significant shift in the manufacturing landscape in Sichuan [1] Industry Development - The additive manufacturing industry in Sichuan is experiencing accelerated cluster effects, forming a development pattern characterized by multi-location aggregation and breakthroughs across various fields, including technology research and development, equipment manufacturing, material supply, and printing services [1][4] - The industry is projected to generate revenues of 53 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 32.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 26% over the past five years, maintaining its position as the second-largest globally [2] Applications and Innovations - Additive manufacturing is widely applied in sectors such as aerospace, low-altitude economy, and automotive manufacturing, serving as a powerful tool for the rapid production of lightweight components and integrated structures [2] - Companies like Sichuan Huazhu Turing Additive Manufacturing Technology Co., Ltd. are innovating in the medical field with products like 3D-printed intervertebral fusion devices, which enhance bone growth and fusion due to their lattice structure [3] Collaborative Efforts - Collaborative initiatives between universities and large manufacturing enterprises, such as joint laboratories established by Sichuan University and Chongqing University with companies like Changan Automobile and Dongfang Electric, are fostering a new model of industrial cooperation [5] - The integration of resources and capabilities between Sichuan and Chongqing is emphasized, with a focus on creating a complete industrial chain from powder production to application services in metal additive manufacturing [6]