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A study led by the School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed an innovative method that overcomes the limitations of traditional additive manufacturing (3D printing), significantly simplifying and accelerating the production of geometrically complex cellular ceramics. This groundbreaking approach has the potential to revolutionize the design and processing of multifarious ceramic materials, opening up new possibilities for new applications in energy, electronics, and biomedicine, including robotics, solar cells, sensors, battery electrodes, and bactericidal devices.

From custom-tailored jewelry to creating prosthetics and surgical tools in healthcare, 3D printing has advanced from consumer-grade to high-end industrial-grade capabilities. Allowing greater design flexibility, producing less material waste, and offering the option of print on demand, the new technology is opening a whole new world of possibilities for your dream products.While metal 3D printing is increasingly used in industries like aerospace, automotive, architecture, and education and research, the durability of products remains an issue as products made by this method can be prone to cracking.

The technology of 3D printing is at the tipping point to become an integral part of modern industrial manufacturing processes, as well as end-user products. 2018 Winter International Technology & Management Business Plan Competition was held at Bayreuth of Germany from 3 to 12 January for 48 students from 4 universities from 4 continents to learn about the latest development of 3D printing.