Source: Xinhua | 2026-06-29 | Editor:Flynn

Students take a 3D printing class at a school in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 2, 2026. In recent years, consumer 3D printers have transformed from laboratory niche "black technology" to popular consumer products, covering different fields from home DIY and campus education to entrepreneurial innovation and large-scale production. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

A student operates a 3D printer to prepare for printing during a 3D printing course at a school in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 2, 2026. In recent years, consumer 3D printers have transformed from laboratory niche "black technology" to popular consumer products, covering different fields from home DIY and campus education to entrepreneurial innovation and large-scale production. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

A student looks at the different materials available for consumer 3D printers at a flagship store in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 3, 2026. In recent years, consumer 3D printers have transformed from laboratory niche "black technology" to popular consumer products, covering different fields from home DIY and campus education to entrepreneurial innovation and large-scale production. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

This photo taken on June 27, 2026 shows a children's toy repaired with 3D printing at a handicraft enthusiast's home in Beijing, capital of China. In recent years, consumer 3D printers have transformed from laboratory niche "black technology" to popular consumer products, covering different fields from home DIY and campus education to entrepreneurial innovation and large-scale production. (Xinhua/Guo Yu)

A handicraft enthusiast displays a 3D-printed part of children's toys at home in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2026. In recent years, consumer 3D printers have transformed from laboratory niche "black technology" to popular consumer products, covering different fields from home DIY and campus education to entrepreneurial innovation and large-scale production. (Xinhua/Guo Yu)

Customers experience an interactive cyber city sandbox game created by 3D printers at a flagship store in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 3, 2026. In recent years, consumer 3D printers have transformed from laboratory niche "black technology" to popular consumer products, covering different fields from home DIY and campus education to entrepreneurial innovation and large-scale production. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

Staff members check the working status of machines at a 3D printing factory of Kongfu 3D in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 3, 2026. In recent years, consumer 3D printers have transformed from laboratory niche "black technology" to popular consumer products, covering different fields from home DIY and campus education to entrepreneurial innovation and large-scale production. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

Customers learn about different models of 3D printers at a flagship store in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 3, 2026. In recent years, consumer 3D printers have transformed from laboratory niche "black technology" to popular consumer products, covering different fields from home DIY and campus education to entrepreneurial innovation and large-scale production. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

A 3D printer prints toys at a 3D printing factory of Kongfu 3D in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 3, 2026. In recent years, consumer 3D printers have transformed from laboratory niche "black technology" to popular consumer products, covering different fields from home DIY and campus education to entrepreneurial innovation and large-scale production. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

Managers discuss a football ornament launched during the World Cup at a 3D printing factory of Kongfu 3D in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 3, 2026. In recent years, consumer 3D printers have transformed from laboratory niche "black technology" to popular consumer products, covering different fields from home DIY and campus education to entrepreneurial innovation and large-scale production. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

Customers try a toy printed by a 3D printer at a flagship store in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 3, 2026. In recent years, consumer 3D printers have transformed from laboratory niche "black technology" to popular consumer products, covering different fields from home DIY and campus education to entrepreneurial innovation and large-scale production. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
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