Inside Vietnam's largest 3D printing factory.

Following a group of entrepreneurs, a reporter from Tuoi Tre Online had the opportunity to see firsthand the largest 3D printing factory in Vietnam, complete with all its functional areas and professional processes.

Một sản phẩm in 3D được giới thiệu đến khách tham quan - Ảnh: ĐỨC THIỆN — *A 3D-printed product is showcased to visitors - Photo: DUC THIEN*

The 3D printing workshop of 3D Smart Solutions (also known as 3DS), covering an area of approximately ^1,200m² , is located in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, and has been operational for nearly a year after construction, installation, and acceptance testing according to international standard procedures.

The workshop is divided into 9 specialized functional areas. Among them, the 3D printing workshop includes various types of printers using different printing technologies.

Quy trình quét 3D toàn thân người được thực hiện bằng máy quét cầm tay gọn nhẹ - Ảnh: ĐỨC THIỆN — *The process of scanning a person's entire body in 3D is performed using a compact, handheld scanner - Photo: DUC THIEN*

In terms of equipment infrastructure, the workshop has a total of 4 industrial 3D printers, 10 professional 3D printers, 2 industrial 3D scanners, 4 handheld 3D scanners, and a CNC precision machining system.

Xưởng có nhiều loại máy in 3D với các công nghệ in khác nhau - Ảnh: ĐỨC THIỆN — *The workshop has various types of 3D printers with different printing technologies - Photo: DUC THIEN*

This range of modern machinery and equipment is imported as a complete solution from major global brands such as: Formlabs (USA), Eplus 3D (China), Cubicon (Korea), Shining 3D (China), and HAAS (USA).

Hệ thống máy gia công cắt gọt chính xác CNC - Ảnh: ĐỨC THIỆN — *CNC precision machining system - Photo: DUC THIEN*

This 3D printing workshop can serve a wide range of needs across various industries, including: supporting industries - B2B outsourcing (prototyping, advertising, new product designs, etc.); healthcare (design and production of treatment support tools - for example, for orthopedic trauma treatment, 3D printing of surgical guides for dental implant placement).

Education (production of educational models - STEM, training of personnel in the field of 3D technology).

Architecture (fabrication of dioramas, miniature architectural models, design and production of complex-shaped concrete casting molds).

Fashion (scanning the entire human body in the modern garment industry).

Filmmaking (design and production of props and equipment for filmmaking)...

Một mô hình nhà phức tạp được thực hiện bằng máy in 3D tại xưởng - Ảnh: ĐỨC THIỆN — *An intricate house model is created using a 3D printer in the workshop - Photo: DUC THIEN*

Many large businesses in Vietnam have used the services of this 3D printing workshop, such as: COACH Vietnam, Shiseido, FPT Soft, VinFast , Samsung, Swarovski Vietnam, Framas Vietnam…

Bên trong một chiếc máy in 3D đang hoạt động - Ảnh: ĐỨC THIỆN — *Inside a working 3D printer - Photo: DUC THIEN*

Speaking to Tuoi Tre Online , Mr. Truong Tan Tong, founder and CEO of 3DS, said: "Our goal is to become the leading 3D printing factory in Southeast Asia and we dream of an IPO within the next 5-7 years."