TPM3D and Wuyi University have officially launched the Excellence & Innovation Talent Collaborative Training Center on February 1, strengthening industry–academia collaboration to cultivate practice-oriented engineering talent for advanced and intelligent manufacturing.
The new center integrates industrial-grade additive manufacturing technologies, real production scenarios, and university engineering education. It focuses on developing interdisciplinary professionals with strong hands-on capabilities to support the growing talent needs of the additive manufacturing industry.
The unveiling ceremony was attended by senior leaders from both sides, including Peng Zhiping, President of Wuyi University; Dong Chaojun, Vice President; and Zhao Luan, Founder and Chairman of TPM3D, along with faculty members, students, alumni, and industry representatives. A cooperation agreement signing and equipment handover marked the formal start of the partnership’s implementation phase.
Advancing Industry–Academia Integration
Vice President Dong Chaojun described the collaboration as an important step in deepening industry–education integration and supporting regional intelligent manufacturing development. He noted that the partnership reflects both Wuyi University’s applied engineering strengths and TPM3D’s leadership in additive manufacturing.
Wuyi University, a multidisciplinary institution with a strong engineering focus, is recognized as a high-level applied science university in Guangdong Province and a member of the CDIO Engineering Education Alliance. Its disciplines in Materials Science, Chemistry, and Engineering rank among the top 1% globally in ESI.
TPM3D Brings Real Production into Education
“Talent is the foundation of industrial development,” said Mark Zhao, Founder and Chairman of TPM3D. “What the additive manufacturing industry needs most are engineers who combine solid theoretical knowledge with real production experience.”
As part of the collaboration, TPM3D will provide industrial-grade 3D printing systems currently used in production, introduce enterprise standards and real project cases into coursework, and jointly conduct research in fields such as new energy and aerospace.
TPM3D is a national ‘Little Giant’ enterprise and the first Chinese manufacturer of industrial 3D printing systems to obtain TÜV Rheinland CE certification. The company is widely recognized for its leadership in Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and its end-to-end additive manufacturing solutions covering equipment, materials, and applications.
Supporting Regional Advanced Manufacturing
Looking ahead, the joint center will focus on key industries in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area, including new energy, aerospace, intelligent manufacturing, healthcare, and low-altitude economy applications. By integrating teaching, training, research, and technology transfer, the center aims to build a sustainable pipeline of high-quality engineering talent.
The partnership underscores TPM3D’s long-term commitment to education, industry collaboration, and the high-quality development of additive manufacturing, supporting the future growth of intelligent manufacturing at both regional and national levels.
