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World's First 3D Printing Tech Creates Structures in 1 Minute with Light

🇰🇷 GN 3D 프린팅 (KO)3D PrintingWed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT· translated & edited
World's First 3D Printing Tech Creates Structures in 1 Minute with Light

A groundbreaking 3D printing technology has been unveiled that can rapidly create structures in just one minute using light projection.

Researchers have announced a novel 3D printing technology, described as a world first, capable of fabricating structures with remarkable speed. The process utilizes light projection to solidify material, enabling the creation of complex geometries in a significantly reduced timeframe.

This innovative method allows for the near-instantaneous formation of objects, with a reported build time of approximately one minute for a given structure. The speed of this technology represents a substantial leap forward compared to conventional 3D printing methods, which often require hours or even days to complete larger or more intricate designs.

While specific details regarding the materials used or the exact resolution achievable were not provided in the initial report, the core advancement lies in the accelerated fabrication process. The ability to print structures so rapidly opens up new possibilities for rapid prototyping, on-demand manufacturing, and potentially even real-time construction applications.

The development, originating from South Korea, highlights a significant push within the additive manufacturing sector to overcome existing speed limitations and expand the practical applications of 3D printing across various industries.

Editor's Analysis — through the multi-planetary lens

This ultra-fast 3D printing technology addresses a major bottleneck in additive manufacturing: build speed. By leveraging light projection for rapid solidification, it promises to accelerate prototyping and production cycles significantly. Such advancements are crucial for applications demanding quick turnaround, including customized medical devices, rapid tooling, and potentially even in-situ manufacturing scenarios where speed is paramount.

Original headline: 빛 쏘면 1분 만에 구조물 뚝딱…‘세계 최초’ 3D 프린팅 신기술 나왔다 - 서울경제
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Edited by the news editor with AI and translated into English from the original report — please refer to the original source.

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