UIC and Print-Rite Holdings Ltd opened the 3D Innovation and Development Lab at UIC on 8 April to research and develop 3D technology and apply in the fields of education, design, medicine and food.
The lab will hold a series of 3D printing workshops and training courses to help students understand more about the technology.
Chairman of Print-Rite Holdings Ltd Arnald Ho and UIC President Prof Ng Ching-Fai sign a cooperation agreement
Print-Rite Holdings Ltd donated ten types of 3D printers and several 3D printing samples to UIC.
Chairman of the company Arnald Ho said the 3D printing technology faces many challenges, such as how to get better print effects, how to explore potential applications in new areas and how to utilise the diverse print materials. Establishing the 3D lab is the first step in the cooperation, and more joint work will be discussed.
Director of UIC’s Computer Science and Technology Programme Dr Su Weifeng said the lab can boost theoretical research in the aspects of 3D and 4D modelling, and help introduce subjects about 3D printing, design and aesthetics. The lab will provide social services and train talents in 3D modelling in the future.
Reporter: Oceane Tan (ATS, Year 4)
Photographer: Vivi Xie, Cheryl Chen
Editor: Deen He
(from MPRO, with special thanks to the ELC)
