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Additive Manufacturing Method for Precious Metal Products and Precious Metal Products

2026-11-04

A patent titled "Additive Manufacturing Method for Precious Metal Products and Precious Metal Products" (CN116197408A) has been published by Li Zhenhua's team at Kunming University of Science and Technology, proposing an additive manufacturing process for precious metal products. The patent landscape for precious metal additive manufacturing is deepening, and the laser-forming compatibility requirements for precious metal powders are opening up a specialized segment in the high-end powder market.

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一种贵金属产品的增材制造方法及贵金属产品

昆明理工大学黎振华团队公开专利「一种贵金属产品的增材制造方法及贵金属产品」（CN116197408A），提出贵金属产品增材制造工艺方法。贵金属增材制造工艺专利布局加深，贵金属粉末的激光成形适配要求为高端粉末市场开辟细分方向。

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