In 2024, we will be seen by more people, and everyone’s comments are: Hey, you are doing a good job and you always pay attention!
Looking at the development of 3D printing media over the past three years, in 2024 we have gained greater recognition in the industry by letting the content speak for itself. Maybe many people just noticed us and don’t understand what kind of platform it is. It’s okay, you can ignore the current 2.0 version for now, but the upcoming 3.0 version definitely won’t disappoint you.
In 2025, we will create our ideal look. Today, let’s put up this flag first!
Over the past year, we have kept pace with the development of the industry and written valuable articles, covering industry perspectives, policy interpretations, hot topics, etc. It is through these words that we record the development process of the 3D printing industry throughout the year. Today, we’ve compiled the 10 most popular 3D printing articles in 2024, which embody the Resource Library’s in-depth thinking and unique insight into the industry.
Note: The following articles are sorted by publication time.
3D printing of street stalls, a new business!
“It is possible to earn a living, but it is difficult to support a family. »
So this is a suitable part-time job, with one person and one computer. The investment is low and the threshold is low. Three years have passed and the popularity of the street stall economy has not diminished. Let the machine “work” at home, transport the printed products, find a busy location, set up a few tables and your booth is officially open.
As the first article ever read by the industryNearly 150,000article, which is undoubtedly an unexpected surprise for us. At present, we also deeply understand what the real “breaking circle” is. That is, the comments under the article are no longer just positive reviews, but more and more doubts have begun to appear, and this is the real public opinion.
“April, don’t be too busy!”
The “pie” of the consumer 3D printing market is getting bigger and bigger, and no one wants to miss it. These include CREALITY, Anycubic, ELEGOO and rising star Bambu Lab. In addition, the “CBAs” of the 3D printing industry – Chuangxiang 3D, Tuozhu Technology and Zongwei Cube have all launched their own model platforms, which will also form a new moat.
In this article, we formally propose a new standard for consumer 3D printer FDM version 2.0: based on high-speed printing, it should also have the ability to print in multiple colors. If the companies concerned have not yet developed or plan to develop a series of multicolor printing products, they will likely be at a disadvantage in future competition. Today, looking back, the new flagship 3D printers of major brands all use multi-color printing as the main selling point, which fully confirms our judgment at the time.
“The concept of professional quality is disappearing and fewer and fewer people are talking about it.”
Only by seeking change can we have a glimmer of hope for survival. If we remain unchanged, we are doomed to nothing. Now, ten years later, some companies are facing a major test in the industry, especially self-proclaimed “professional grade” 3D printing companies. Some of them are restructuring, others are transforming, and a few are still waiting and watching.
On May 8, 2024, Zortrax announced its reorganization. This event pushed us to write this article which has been brewing in our hearts for a long time. Why will the path to “professional grade” 3D printing be difficult? , the answer is not that market demand is low, but with the rapid rise of brands like Tuozhu, they have introduced more affordable prices, faster printing speeds, better printing quality and better printing experience, thereby enabling consumers to quality The conceptual boundaries between professionals Premium 3D prints are becoming increasingly blurred.
3D printed portraits: Chain brands may disappear, but market size is expanding
“The 3D printed portrait market is still a blue ocean, but there is still a bumpy road ahead if you want to make money.”
In 2022, ten years have passed, and 3D printing photo studios have made a comeback and become popular again; in 2024, two years have passed, and these closed stores have finally given up. Today, in the 2.0 era of 3D printed portraits, its business model remains stuck at version 1.0. What ultimately succeeds may not be what we see now.
The cruel price of 1 cent and 2 grams per gram, the way to survive in 3D printing farms: turn left to the factory, turn right to the doghouse
“Power outages are no longer just a self-deprecation, but are becoming the reality that worries 3D printing farmers the most.”
It is no exaggeration to say that the market dominated by printed dragons and dragon eggs is saturated and oversupplied. The current situation of having an order but not having one makes many farmers unable to sit still any longer. The unit price at the beginning of the year was 2 cents per gram, and the 3-month payback period for the machine became a thing of the past. Today the price is starting to rise and some people are already making PLA at 1. cents per gram. If this continues, it may be difficult to say how many people will be able to survive this winter.
We have always been cautious about 3D printing farms. This track had only been around for less than a year at the time. Most farms focused on a single category, and changing prices became an inevitable trend. As an industry media, we have repeatedly reminded newcomers to be careful when entering the industry. These suggestions were presented at the first China 3D Print Farm Summit forum we organized. Unexpectedly, after the forum ended, most farms entered a one-month “rest period”. Fortunately, everyone is busy now, and Farm Story will explore the upgraded version 2.0 next.
“Wake up! It’s seven o’clock in the morning on June 26, 2034. Prepare to get up and go to work.”
Hello everyone, I’m a 3D printing engineer working for a Fortune 500 company. My main job is product development, helping customers turn their ideas into real products. Today is Monday. As soon as I sit down at the company, I have to prepare for a product design discussion with Party A present. It is an internationally renowned computer ODM manufacturer, and this discussion focuses on the water cooling radiator for its next-generation processor.
From an engineer’s perspective, we have experienced the workflow in ten years. Thanks to blockchain technology, documents, cases, reports, etc. in a certain area form a complete network, making it easy to obtain the required information. With the support of AI, 3D printing will take on a whole new look. From design, cutting, printing to pickup, everything is made simple. By then, almost every home will have a 3D printer.
