Huaqiao University Intelligent Construction Lab | YQTechDev Ceramic 3D Printers Empower Teaching & Research Practice

Connecting the Digital Construction Technology Chain, Cultivating Compound Innovative Talents in Civil Engineering

1. Cooperation Background & Practice Needs

Cooperation Background The College of Civil Engineering at Huaqiao University focuses on cutting-edge fields such as intelligent construction and digital building materials. To advance discipline development and align with industrial technology, it has established industry-university-research cooperation with YQTechDev, deploying ceramic 3D printing equipment in the Intelligent Construction Lab to create an integrated teaching and research platform: "digital modeling → material forming → performance testing."

Core Practice Needs

• Deliver hands-on training in building material 3D printing to strengthen digital construction education
• Support graduation design and research innovation projects for civil engineering and intelligent construction students
• Explore applications of clay-based materials in architectural decorative components and small structural elements
• Equip students with "BIM modeling + 3D printing" core competencies to meet industry demands

2. Teaching & Research Value of YQTechDev Ceramic 3D Printing

• Stable Equipment for High-Intensity Use Industrial-grade core components ensure low failure rates, supporting continuous use in multi-class training and long-term research without frequent maintenance, safeguarding project timelines.
• Seamless Integration with Professional Curricula Fully compatible with core civil engineering design software (BIM, CAD), enabling students to directly convert course designs into physical prints and bridge the "digital design → physical fabrication" gap.
• Material Versatility for Multidimensional Research Supports clay, mortar-based materials, and other printing media, serving as a critical experimental platform for optimizing printing processes and improving material performance.

3. Teaching & Research Achievements

1. Curriculum Innovation: Enabled the launch of core courses like Intelligent Construction Technology and Building 3D Printing Processes, strengthening the intelligent construction curriculum.
2. Research Breakthroughs: Joint university-enterprise research on "Clay-Based Material 3D Printing Forming Mechanisms" has yielded multiple university-level research projects.
3. Talent Development: Student teams won awards in the National College Student Civil Engineering Innovation Competition with 3D-printed building component designs.
4. Practical Impact: Supported hands-on training for over 500 students, significantly boosting graduate employment in digital construction enterprises.

4. University Testimonial

"The professionalism and compatibility of YQTechDev ceramic 3D printers perfectly meet the teaching and research needs of our Intelligent Construction Lab. It allows students to intuitively experience the power of digital construction, seamlessly connecting theoretical design to physical fabrication, and provides solid support for disciplinary innovation." —— Lab Director, College of Civil Engineering, Huaqiao University