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Wenzhou Zhongtan New Energy Initiates Environmental Assessment for 3D Printing and High-Performance Metal Powder Products and Additive Manufacturing Equipment Project

2026-07-06

Wenzhou Zhongtan New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. has launched the environmental impact assessment for its '3D Printing and High-Performance Metal Powder Products and Additive Manufacturing Equipment Manufacturing Project.' The company, established in January 2024 with a registered capital of CNY 22 million, is based in Cangnan County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province. It has entered the additive manufacturing sector through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Wenzhou Zhongtan Metal Processing Co., Ltd., with a business scope covering additive manufacturing and additive manufacturing equipment manufacturing.

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温州中炭新能源启动3D打印及高性能金属粉末制品与增材制造装备制造项目环评

温州中炭新能源科技有限公司启动“3D打印及高性能金属粉末制品与增材制造装备制造项目”环评。该公司成立于2024年1月，注册资本2200万元，，位于浙江省温州市苍南县，通过全资子公司“温州中炭金属加工有限公司”切入增材制造领域，经营范围覆盖增材制造与增材制造装备制造。

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