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NANFANG Additive Registers Smart Tech Upgrade Project for 3D Printing Production Line

2026-05-20

NANFANG Additive Technology Co., Ltd. has filed an intelligent technological transformation project for its 3D printing production line. The project focuses on smart upgrades to the 3D printing production line, aiming to boost the company’s capacity and intelligent manufacturing level in additive manufacturing of large-scale metal components. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of listed NANFANG Ventilator, the company leverages its proprietary 'heavy metal component electroslag precision forming technology' to provide 3D printing services for large complex metal parts in sectors including nuclear power, thermal power, petrochemicals, and commercial aerospace. This tech upgrade filing marks a key step for parent NANFANG Ventilator in deepening its 3D printing strategic layout.

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