GZTECH Lasers: Hardcore Support of 3D Printing in Fields Such as Medical and 3C

Protolabs Trend Report: 3D Printing Market Growth and Forecast

In the current era of rapid technological development, 3D printing technology is shining brilliantly in the field of additive manufacturing. According to the Wohlers Report 2024, the global additive manufacturing industry achieved sales revenue of $20.035 billion, marking an 11.1% year-on-year increase. As the “heart” of 3D printing equipment, lasers play a vital role in 3D printing applications across medical and 3C fields.

3D Printing Demand in the Medical and 3C Fields

Medical field

The demand for personalized medical devices is continuously rising. Given the varying conditions of patients, traditional standardized medical devices are often difficult to fit appropriately. Laser 3D printing technology enables the customization of surgical tools, implants, and prostheses according to patient needs, achieving complex structures and personalized designs that enhance treatment efficacy and patient comfort.

3C field

Products in this field undergo rapid iterations, necessitating a high demand for precision components. Due to the complex structures and miniaturized components of 3C products, traditional manufacturing processes struggle to meet the requirements for high precision and efficiency. Laser 3D printing technology can produce structural components with high dimensional accuracy and stable performance, while also shortening the prototyping cycle and accelerating the research and development process.

Formidable Strength of GZTECH Lasers

GZTECH provides CW Fiber Lasers, Green Fiber Lasers, and Solid-state Ultraviolet Lasers for 3D printing, meeting the diverse needs of fields such as medical and 3C.

CW Fiber Laser

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The CW laser series specifically designed for 3D printing offers a diverse range of power configurations, ranging from 200W to 1000W, suitable for all situations from research to mass production. With superior beam quality (M² < 1.1) and high power stability (RMS < 2%), it ensures a stable printing process and reduces failure rates.

In the medical field, it enables precise manufacturing of complex implants and surgical tools; in the 3C field, it facilitates efficient production of high-precision electronic components.

1ns High Repetition Rate Green Laser

The image depicts GZTECH YFPN-200-GR

Based on copper’s high absorption rate of green light, fiber green laser source has become an ideal laser source for copper 3D printing, with average power reaching several hundreds up to kilowatts.GZTECH YFPN-200-GR features high peak power, high frequency-doubling efficiency, and high duty cycle. It has a maximum repetition rate of 25MHz, an output beam spot diameter of 3mm, and a fiber cable length of 5 meters. Currently, it has achieved a continuous 500W green laser power output, making it suitable for a variety of application situations.

In the 3C field, precision parts of difficult-to-processing materials such as copper can be produced efficiently; in the medical field, the range of material options for medical devices can be expanded. 

Solid-state UV Laser

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Solid-state ultraviolet lasers feature short wavelengths and excellent focusing performance, making them suitable for micro-processing. They are commonly used in stereolithography (SLA) and digital light processing (DLP) 3D printing technologies, enabling the realization of high-resolution details and smooth surfaces.

GZTECH provides laser products, such as 3W air-cooled and 5W water-cooled lasers, for SLA applications. These lasers are compact in size, easy to integrate. Meanwhile, they have excellent beam quality and high power stability (RMS < 3%), and also a wide environmental applicability range (5 - 35°C).

In the medical field, they can be used to manufacture high-precision dental restorations and orthopedic implants. In the 3C field, they are capable of producing electronic product casings with complex appearances and high-precision internal structures.

Application Advantages of Laser 3D Printing

1.  High precision: Laser printing can achieve micron-level precision, meeting the demands of high-precision industrial manufacturing.

2.  Flexible and high-efficient: It can directly manufacture objects with any complex shapes based on digital models, demonstrating strong flexibility. It supports personalized customization and eliminates the need for traditional molds or cutting tools, significantly shortening the manufacturing cycle.

3.  Material versatility: It supports printing with a variety of materials including metals, plastics, and ceramics, broadening the scope of applications.

4.  Environmental friendliness: By precisely controlling laser energy, it reduces material waste, lowers costs, and aligns with the concept of green manufacturing.

The Boundless Potential of Laser 3D Printing Technology

Multi-material printing: Supports the hybrid printing of multiple metal materials to meet a wider range of complex demands.

Intelligent features: Integrates AI and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to achieve intelligent monitoring and optimization of the printing process.

High-power laser: Enhances efficiency and speed to meet the high-efficiency requirements of large-scale industrial production.

GZTECH, relying on its high-performance laser products, is continuously driving  innovation in 3D printing technology within the medical and 3C fields, and exploring new application areas for 3D printing technology. Let’s look forward to laser 3D printing technology creating more possibilities together!

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