Under the rapid advancement of intelligent manufacturing technology, 3D printing, CNC machining technology and injection mold technology have become the key forces leading the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry. These advanced technologies not only greatly shorten the product from design to production cycle, but also significantly improve the production efficiency and product quality, for the manufacturing industry has injected new vitality and broad prospects for development.
According to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, in the first half of 2024, China's 3D printing equipment production realized a 51.6% year-on-year growth, this growth rate far exceeds that of new energy vehicles and integrated circuit industry. At the same time, the export volume and export value of 3D printing equipment also showed a double-digit growth trend, fully demonstrating the strong development momentum of China's 3D printing industry. As an important branch of additive manufacturing technology, 3D printing technology through the layer-by-layer superimposed material manufacturing parts or solid products, effectively simplifying the production process, reducing material consumption and labor costs. Its lightweight design and complex structure manufacturing capabilities have been widely used and recognized in aerospace, automotive manufacturing, medical and health care and cultural and creative fields.
At the same time, CNC machining technology in the manufacturing field occupies a position that should not be underestimated. At the 2024 CNC Machine Tools & Metalworking International Expo, industry giants, science and technology innovation leaders and senior scholars from around the world gathered together to showcase the latest advances in CNC machining technology and product achievements. These innovative technologies have not only greatly improved machining accuracy and operational efficiency, but also provided a solid technical guarantee for the manufacturing industry to move towards the stage of high-quality development. On the exhibition site, such as through the fast, Tian Tian, Daqi laser and other well-known enterprises, have launched such as laser punching and cutting machine, fiber laser welding robotic arm and other cutting-edge products, the debut of these products, fully demonstrated the CNC machining technology in the innovation and strength of the latest achievements.
Plastic injection molds as another important pillar of the manufacturing industry, but also in the continuous innovation and upgrading in the new vitality. Huangyan District Plastic Molding Mould Industry Cluster was successfully selected as a national featured industrial cluster, thanks to the region's continued cultivation and development of new productivity, as well as the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises and the active promotion of green and low-carbon transformation. Ltd. and Zhejiang Kaihua Mould Co., Ltd. digital workshop, the mold production process has been fully optimized and upgraded. Through the digital platform, enterprises can grasp the real-time processing status of molds and machine tools, thus further improving product quality and production efficiency. At present, Huangyan District, mold enterprise equipment CNC rate has been as high as 85% or more, injection molds in the national market share of 30%, and high-end extrusion molds is to occupy more than 80% of the national market share.
The synergistic development of 3D printing, CNC processing and injection mold technology is leading the manufacturing industry to a higher level. These technologies not only optimize product design and production efficiency, but also reduce production costs, creating a greater profitability for enterprises. At the same time, they also provide consumers with more diverse and personalized product choices.
With the continuous innovation of technology and market expansion, 3D printing, CNC machining and injection molding technology will play an increasingly important role in the manufacturing sector. They will play a synergistic role in promoting the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry, and provide a strong impetus for the transformation of China from a manufacturing power to a manufacturing power.
