3D printing wood materials has been developed rapidly in the furniture manufacturing industry, with the continuous expansion of industrial 3D printer functions. This thesis discusses the innovation and development advantages of 3D printing materials, in view of the principle and technology of 3D printing product. The application of wood-plastic composite materials in the field of 3D printed furniture was explored, which proposed a new direction for the subsequent modification research and market application, according to the properties and modification methods of the biodegradable material polylactic acid. In the discussion of its advantages, the influence of 3D printing on furniture production process, market potential and other aspects were explored, and the prospective change and future trend brought by this technology to the traditional furniture industry were comprehensively explained. Finally, this thesis presents the point that the application of 3D printing in the field of furniture has a great prospect. The future trend of the development of 3D printing furniture is predicted, which provides constructive suggestions for exploring the development of 3D printing technology in the furniture industry.

Qiang Shi, Minqiang Guo. Research Progress in 3D Printing Wood Materials. International Journal of Frontiers in Sociology (2021), Vol. 3, Issue 12: 136-140. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJFS.2021.031217.

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