3D printing technology is increasingly entering everyday life

3D Printing was thought to be a long way off, although the new printing technology is already being used in many fields, such as structurally complex crafts, and even implanted bones... But for many people, 3D printing technology is still new and "can only be seen from a distance."

3D printing (3DP) is a kind of rapid prototyping technology. It is a technology that constructs objects by printing them layer-by-layer using adhesive materials such as powdered metal or plastic on the basis of digital model files.

3D printing is usually done using digital material printers. It is often used in mold manufacturing, industrial design and other fields to make models, and then gradually used in the direct manufacturing of some products. There are already parts printed using this technology. The technology is used 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.

3D printing is a more accessible colloquial term. In industrial jargon, 3D printing is called "additive manufacturing technology" -- its counterpart to traditional "manufacturing with reduced materials". 3D printing technology has greatly reduced the complexity of manufacturing. This digital manufacturing mode does not require complex technology, huge machine tools and a lot of manpower, can generate any shape parts, so that production and manufacturing can be extended to a wider range of production population.