"Chairman Zhao, Dr. Liu Yuying, a 3D printing expert, sent a message that the new generation of 3D printing technology has achieved a breakthrough, and can now be used in the consumer market, allowing ordinary people to use 3D printers to print things!"
Early in the morning, Liu Yinyin excitedly arrived at Zhao Ye's office and began to speak.
Wujiang Group has been involved in 3D printing technology for a long time, and many factories use 3D printers to make spare parts.
However, previous 3D printers were generally industrial-grade 3D printers, with complex functions and operations that were not suitable for non-professionals.
"Oh, that's great news!" Zhao Ye nodded and smiled slightly, his mind already starting to contemplate the future of consumer-grade 3D printers.
In Zhao Ye's vision, the main application scenario for consumer 3D printers is to print all kinds of IP-related toys, clothing, shoes, bags, etc. For example, if you watch an animated film and like a certain character, you can click and long-press to extract the character, then select "3D Print," and finally print the animated character directly, just as easily as printing a Word document with a regular printer.
Of course, it may seem simple and foolproof, but it requires a lot of technology behind the scenes. For example, it combines artificial intelligence with 3D printing modeling software to help users quickly create the best 3D printing models.
The consumer-grade 3D printer developed by Wujiang Group can also be called a "lazy person's 3D printer." It has a low learning curve, and users can get started quickly and become proficient in using the 3D printer.
However, this is a 3D printer after all. Even if it is a consumer-grade one, the price will not be cheap. It costs several thousand yuan per unit, and the consumables are not cheap either. Ordinary families will not buy it.
However, Wujiang Group has an even better solution: to launch "cloud 3D printing".
Clicking "Cloud 3D Printing" will first generate a 3D printed model. If the user is not satisfied with the 3D printed model, they can make appropriate adjustments, including the materials, shape, color, etc. After confirming the 3D model, enter the shipping address and finally click to pay.
Once the 3D printing factory completes the order, it will immediately arrange logistics to deliver the product to the user.
The emergence of "cloud 3D printing" will undoubtedly impact multiple industries and greatly stimulate consumer spending.
Imagine watching a movie and liking something in it. At that moment, your desire to buy something is strongest and most impulsive. For example, you watch "Transformers" and think Transformers are cool, so you click on "cloud 3D printing" to realistically recreate it and own it. Even real celebrities can be printed as dolls as long as Wujiang Group obtains the portrait authorization.
"Cloud 3D printing" may be difficult for other companies, but for Wujiang Group, the entire process can be streamlined.
Every smartphone or computer comes with an AI-powered 3D printing software in its operating system, and all its apps are deeply integrated with this 3D printing software.
Of course, the key to the success of "cloud 3D printing" lies in artificial intelligence; otherwise, just building a 3D printing model would be too difficult for many people, and it would be impossible to popularize it.
Wujiang Group's research progress in artificial intelligence far surpasses that of Europe and the United States.
The outside world's understanding of artificial intelligence is still limited to its ability to play chess very well and defeat international chess champions.
However, in fact, the artificial intelligence researched by Wujiang Group can not only play chess, but also make 3D printed models, program itself, write papers, write songs, draw, chat and so on. It is really powerful, and even a little scary!
With the development of artificial intelligence, countless jobs will inevitably be replaced by AI in the future.
Wujiang Group is now actively developing "cloud 3D printing" and investing in the construction of 3D printing factories.
Zhao Ye believes that with the development of the ACG (Anime, Comics, and Games) culture and the arrival of the metaverse, more and more users will prefer customized services. "Cloud 3D printing" has a very broad market prospect.
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Around 3 p.m., Zhao Ye went to the 3D printing laboratory and learned in detail about the achievements of 3D printing technology from Dr. Liu Yuying.
After learning about it, he was very satisfied.
He encouraged the R&D staff to continue their efforts and develop even better 3D printing technology.
More than two months later.
Wujiang Group held a press conference to launch its consumer-grade 3D printer, the "Wujiang Entry Printer".
Entry, or basics.
This 3D printer, which many beginners can learn to use, adopts a CoreXY structure, is equipped with a lightweight 190-gram printhead, and features a high-speed extruder, titanium alloy throat, and high-performance hot end. It boasts a printing speed of up to 600 mm/s, a maximum printing size of 300x300x300 mm, and an acceleration of mm/s.
The printhead features a built-in vibration sensor that automatically compensates for machine resonance during high-speed printing, effectively eliminating vibration marks on the model. Furthermore, a large blower fan with a simulated airflow design delivers powerful airflow directly to the model, further enhancing cooling. Equipped with an AI LiDAR system, it features a one-click self-check function, and an AI camera automatically checks the status of each component, making it even more convenient to use.
The "Boundless Entry Printer" is priced at only 4,000 RMB, making it a great value for money and easily surpassing other 3D printers worldwide.
The market response to the official launch of the "Boundless Entry Printer" has been enthusiastic.
Especially in Europe and America, there are many consumers who buy the "Wujiang Entry Printer". In less than 20 days after the "Wujiang Entry Printer" was launched, Wujiang Group shipped about 840,000 units.
A 3D printing craze swept across China, with major media outlets reporting on the technology and proclaiming the arrival of the 3D printing era. In short, it was all hype to attract attention.
However, Zhao Ye knew that the real 3D printing era was indeed coming very soon!
Everything is in preparation.
Currently, the new 3D printing technology has been actively applied to industrial manufacturing by Wujiang Group. As we all know, traditional manufacturing methods require specific machinery, molds, and processes from the producer, making it difficult to adapt to the manufacturing of parts of different sizes and specifications. However, 3D printing technology can achieve fast and efficient production according to different design requirements, greatly improving the efficiency of industrial manufacturing.
In the medical industry, 3D printing technology can be used to manufacture medical devices, such as prostheses, artificial limbs, and embedded medical electronic devices, quickly and efficiently producing medical devices that meet the individualized needs of patients.
Furthermore, Wanjiang Real Estate is also very interested in 3D printing technology and plans to use it to build houses. But how can a house built brick by brick compare to the speed of a house printed by a 3D printer? To improve the production efficiency of the construction industry, Wanjiang Real Estate has reached a deep cooperation agreement with Wujiang 3D Printing Technology Company to jointly study the feasibility of 3D printed houses…
(End of this chapter)
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