Recently the "Metal 3D Printer Based on Base Layer Impact Strengthening and Printing Method", invented by the Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics of CAS (XIPOM), has obtained a patent for invention.

Metal 3D printing is an advanced metal parts manufacturing technology with complex structure and outstanding mechanical properties. It features direct formation through the accumulation of points, lines and surfaces.

XIPOM is located in Xi'an Hi-tech Industries Development Zone.