3D printing is a digital manufacturing technology that directly manufactures three-dimensional objects by layering materials. It involves knowledge from multiple disciplines, including mechanical engineering, materials science, software development, electronics, design, and computer vision.
3D printing mainly uses engineering plastics, resins, and metal materials, with Spherical Titanium Alloy Powder, Spherical Aluminum Alloy Powder, and Spherical Stainless Steel Alloy Powder being the primary metal powder materials. Although there is still a gap in processing precision and efficiency compared to traditional precision machining techniques, metal 3D printing has been widely applied in industries such as aerospace, healthcare, and automotive.
With the trend of titanium alloys in consumer electronics and mature technology, 3D printing is poised for large-scale industrial applications.
Titanium alloys are lightweight and highly durable, making them ideal for manufacturing components in consumer electronic devices. 3D printing technology offers cost and efficiency advantages in titanium alloy processing, compared to traditional CNC techniques, by reducing tool wear and improving yield.
As a result, titanium alloy 3D printing has replaced aluminum alloys and stainless steel in consumer electronic products such as smartphones and watches, achieving low-cost, high-efficiency, and high-quality processing.
According to Counterpoint data, the Apple Watch Series 6 case cost using 3D printing technology is about 17% lower than Computer Numerical Control (CNC) technology.
Furthermore, the cost of 3D printing will continue to decrease.
In recent years, the price of metal 3D printing Spherical Powders has decreased, as well as the procurement cost of laser components, leading to significant reductions in equipment and production costs for titanium alloy 3D printing. Professional organizations predict that the price of titanium alloy 3D printing is expected to decrease by nearly 50% by 2027, thereby improving its competitiveness and penetration rate in the consumer electronics field.
How big is the titanium alloy consumer market?
3D-printed titanium alloys have enormous market potential in the consumer electronics field, mainly used in folding screen phone hinges, phone frames, and smartwatch cases. The market size is expected to exceed 60 billion yuan by 2027.
With advancing technology and reduced costs, titanium alloy 3D printing is gaining momentum in commercial applications, offering great potential for the manufacturing industry. Titanium alloys' lightweight, high-strength, and corrosion-resistant properties make them an ideal choice for diverse industries. Expectations include more innovative titanium-based products, propelling widespread global adoption of 3D printing technology.
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