Raise3D Assists National Chung Hsing University in Rapid Prototyping and Functional Testing of Complex Components

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November 6, 2025 Hardware 10066

Raise3D enables rapid prototyping and functional testing of complex parts.

The Department of Bio-Industrial Mechatronics Engineering (DBME) at National Chung Hsing University integrates multidisciplinary fields such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, information technology, and mechatronics, dedicated to advancing the engineering and intelligent development of the bio-industry. With the宗旨 of "focusing on mechatronics engineering and grounding applications in the bio-industry," the department builds a bridge between traditional agricultural mechanization and emerging biotechnology engineering.

The research team led by Dr. Tsai has long focused on robotic systems and research into triboelectric nanogenerators. Team members frequently require rapid prototyping and functional testing of complex components. The Raise3D Pro3 3D printer has become a key asset for the team in scientific innovation and achieving success in competitions.

Rapid Prototyping in Research and Competitions

The team's research tasks cover robotic structural design, transmission component optimization, and micro-power generation module development, all of which place stringent demands on the precision, strength, and iteration speed of components.

Furthermore, the annual robotics competition jointly organized by five universities requires participating teams to complete the entire design and manufacturing process within a very short timeframe. The team needs to quickly adjust the robot's structure based on competition venue conditions – for example, modifying tire tread depth or replacing specific parts – and complete design verification and printing assembly in a short time. This poses significant challenges to the reliability and repeatability of the manufacturing process.

In the early stages, the team primarily relied on manual metal plate processing for prototypes, which involved complex procedures and had limited precision. Although 3D printing technology was introduced later, issues such as insufficient equipment stability and high print failure rates meant it still couldn't meet the practical needs for rapid iteration and complex structure manufacturing required for research and competitions.

Raise3D Digital Production Solution

To address the problems of poor early equipment stability and time-consuming prototype manufacturing, Dr. Tsai's team introduced the Raise3D Pro3 3D printer along with the accompanying ideaMaker® slicing software. Thanks to its excellent hardware structure design and intelligent software ecosystem, the Pro3 quickly became the core manufacturing platform in the laboratory.

Responsive After-Sales Service: Raise3D's authorized distributor, Kiden Trading, provides full-cycle service support, including immediate online technical guidance, remote meeting diagnostics, and regular equipment maintenance, ensuring the printing system is always in optimal working condition. Furthermore, a stable supply chain for original consumables guarantees the continuity and consistency of research projects across different stages.

Faster Printing Speed: Compared to previous equipment, the Pro3, equipped with the Hyper Speed high-speed hotend module, achieves print speeds of up to 300 mm/s. This significantly shortens the cycle from design to finished product for time-sensitive competition tasks.

Higher Success Rate: The Pro3 utilizes an optimized linear axis system and an all-metal frame structure, greatly enhancing equipment rigidity and motion precision while reducing vibration errors, resulting in highly consistent printing. The success rate for forming complex structural parts improved significantly, reducing rework and assembly steps.

More Material Choices: The Pro3 supports various engineering materials, meeting functional requirements for different research scenarios. From rigid parts to flexible buffer structures, the research team can manufacture multiple types of experimental components on a single platform.

Dual Breakthroughs in Efficiency and Precision

After adopting the Raise3D solution, the laboratory achieved breakthroughs in multiple dimensions:

Significantly Improved Print Success Rate: Compared to early manual methods or unstable 3D printers, the need for part assembly or gluing was reduced, avoiding potential issues associated with adhesive fixation. The Raise3D Pro3 can produce complex structures in one piece, minimizing assembly steps and greatly enhancing print success rate and precision.

Markedly Accelerated Printing Efficiency: The high print speed of the Pro3 substantially shortened the prototype development cycle, enabling rapid iterations even just before competitions.

±0.1 mm Dimensional Tolerance: The Raise3D Pro3 delivers excellent high-precision printing performance, consistently maintaining part dimensional tolerances within ±0.1 mm. This level of precision ensures outstanding part consistency and assembly accuracy, providing reliable assurance for functional parts with stringent fit requirements.

Testimonial

"Last year, we could even complete a new design the night before a competition and immediately print and assemble it. Raise3D's Premium PLA material is not only sturdy and reliable but also comes in very rich colors, giving us great freedom for our creativity."

— Dr. Tsai, Department of Bio-Industrial Mechatronics Engineering, National Chung Hsing University

Empowering Education and Research

Dr. Tsai's team highly commends Raise3D's products and service system. They note that the ideaMaker® slicing software is intuitive and offers flexible parameters, allowing easy adjustment of printing strategies for optimal results.

The technical support provided by distributor Kiden is responsive, capable of resolving machine tuning and material issues quickly. The team also emphasizes that the official tutorial videos provided by Raise3D play a significant role in training new members, enabling students to quickly grasp 3D printing principles and operational essentials.

Through the collaboration with Raise3D, the Department of Bio-Industrial Mechatronics Engineering at National Chung Hsing University has achieved significant enhancements in both research and teaching. The Pro3 has not only become an efficient tool for prototype manufacturing but has also driven continuous breakthroughs in the team's engineering design and innovative practices.

This case fully demonstrates how high-performance 3D printing equipment can assist educational institutions in transitioning from concept verification to realized outcomes, once again affirming Raise3D's professional influence and brand value in the scientific research and education sectors.