Highlights of 3D Printing at the Two Sessions: From Cultural Preservation to Industrial Upgrading—Delegates and Committee Members Jointly Outline a Blueprint for Additive Manufacturing Development.
2026-03-06
At the 2026 National People's Congress, 3D printing emerged as a frequently discussed topic. Several deputies and members offered insightful suggestions on topics including cultural heritage preservation, the integrated application of AI, and the development of industrial talent—covering the entire chain from culture and people’s livelihoods to manufacturing and employment. These proposals are driving 3D printing from a cutting-edge technology toward large-scale implementation, making it an important pillar of new-quality productivity.
One, Hang Kan: 3D printing brings millennia-old cave temples to life—technology safeguards the cultural heritage.
Hang Kan, a deputy to the National People's Congress and director of the Yungang Research Institute, continues to promote the use of 3D printing technology for cultural relic preservation and revitalization.
Relying on High-precision 3D scanning + 3D printing Complete a full-scale replica of Cave 12 at the Yungang Grottoes and launch a nationwide touring exhibition, enabling cultural relics to “have multiple identities.”
Define a new paradigm for cultural heritage preservation through digital archiving and proportional replication, striking a balance between open access and the integrity and safety of the original artifacts.
It is recommended to promote the standardization of digital preservation for cultural heritage, making 3D printing a replicable and scalable solution for cultural preservation.
3D printing not only enables the precise restoration of cultural relics but also allows cultural heritage to transcend spatial limitations and become accessible to the public.
II. Li Lianzhu: AI + 3D Print deep integration to create a new ecosystem for personalized home living.
Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Shangpin Home Decoration Chairman Li Lianzhu focuses on the integration of AI and 3D printing, offering four practical recommendations to help upgrade the home furnishings industry:
Establish special support measures:
In the demonstration of service-oriented manufacturing, AI + 3D printing for personalized manufacturing is listed separately as a category, thus creating a replicable Chinese model.
Establish a national-level platform:
Build a public-benefit, personalized smart manufacturing cloud platform for home furnishings, open up a materials library and simulation tools, and lower the technological barriers for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Incorporated into government procurement:
Include age-friendly and barrier-free 3D-printed home components in the procurement lists for age-friendly renovation projects and affordable housing renovations.
Improve the standards system:
Accelerate the issuance of safety standards for 3D-printed home products, clearly defining key indicators such as mechanical properties, flame retardancy, and VOC levels.
Its core idea is:
Leverage AI to enhance design efficiency and use 3D printing to enable flexible manufacturing, driving personalized home furnishings from pilot programs toward mainstream adoption.
Three, Liu Hope: Speak up for frontline industrial workers and strengthen the talent base for 3D printing.
Liu Pan, a deputy to the National People's Congress and a frontline 3D printing technician, focuses on practical industrial applications. Talent and Industrial Base Development ：
Skills are linked to salary:
Promote the recognition of 3D printing skill levels, turning hands-on experience into income and career advancement opportunities. Strengthen
Industrial base:
We continue to call for support for the Weinan 3D Printing Industry Cultivation Base, and have received a positive response from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Pave the way for a career
Path:
Improve the alignment between skills certification and professional titles to address the industry’s pain point of “having skills but no rank, having experience but no compensation.”
Her advice strikes at the very heart of industry’s fundamental needs: When talent is stable, the industry thrives.
Four, Consensus from the Two Sessions: 3D printing is now being integrated into the overall framework of national development.
This year’s Two Sessions proposals regarding 3D printing exhibit three distinct characteristics:
More realistic scenes:
From cultural relic replication to custom home furnishings, from aerospace to everyday consumer goods, these applications have been fully implemented across the board.
Clearer path:
Policies, platforms, standards, and talent work in synergy to build a complete industrial ecosystem.
Higher positioning:
Closely integrate 3D printing with new-quality productivity, a culturally strong nation, and the safeguarding of people’s livelihoods.
Five, Industry Outlook: With the tailwind of favorable policies, 3D printing is entering a golden period of development.
The proposals and suggestions submitted by the deputies and committee members will drive breakthroughs in three key areas:
Cultural field:
3D printing has become a standard technology for cultural relic preservation and digital cultural heritage.
Livelihood sector:
Age-friendly and personalized products are rapidly gaining popularity, enhancing the quality of life.
Industry sector:
The integration and deepening of AI and 3D printing are enabling small and medium-sized enterprises to undergo low-cost transformations, while talent development systems are steadily improving.
From the millennia-old heritage of the Yungang Grottoes to the everyday beauty of ordinary people’s homes, and to the professional growth of frontline workers, 3D printing—empowered by technology—is bridging history, the present, and the future.
About Us
Emake3D specializes in the R&D and production of medical high-precision 3D printing equipment and new materials, serving the fields of oral medical care, jewelry, industrial prototypes, etc., and provides professional and mature overall application solutions for the above industries.
Contact Us
Add: 3rd Floor, Building 3, No. 20-2, Longling South Road, Pingdi Sub-district, Longgang District, Shenzhen
HotLine: +86 135 5495 1300
E-mail: official@emake3d.com
Message
SEO
Powered by: CEglobal