On September 29, 2026, Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) issued a procurement intention announcement for scientific research equipment, planning to purchase multiple batches of teaching and research instruments with a total budget exceeding 200 million RMB. Procurement is expected between October and December 2026. The scope covers spectral characterization systems, microscopic analysis instruments, lasers, thin-film deposition systems, precision machining tools, quantum control systems, additive manufacturing equipment, wind tunnel test platforms, and communication subsystems. Directly related to metal additive manufacturing are: coaxial powder-fed metal 3D printing equipment (1.17 million RMB), high-throughput powder bed digital twin additive manufacturing equipment (3.56 million RMB), high-precision multi-laser intelligent micro additive manufacturing equipment (2.8 million RMB), and soft/hard material 3D printing and testing systems (4.49 million RMB). BIT is a key research force in additive manufacturing—Professor Li Xiaowei presented the 15th Five-Year Plan for additive manufacturing and laser manufacturing at the 2026 (2nd) Laser Manufacturing and Additive Manufacturing Innovation Development Conference on September 22. This 200 million+ equipment procurement intention signals a tangible investment in university research infrastructure. For powder buyers: university research equipment procurement is a stable downstream demand source for metal 3D printing equipment and powders; multi-laser, powder-fed, and powder bed digital twin equipment represent the main trajectory of additive manufacturing technology evolution. It is advisable to monitor subsequent bidding announcements from BIT and other universities for equipment and powder procurement opportunities.