With the further development and maturity of intelligent manufacturing, new information technology, control technology and material technology have been widely applied to the manufacturing field, and 3D printer technology will also be pushed to a higher level. The development of 3D printing technology will reflect the trend of precision, intelligence, universality and convenience. 3D printing technology has been attached great importance by the country in the field of education and scientific research. The launch of "National Additive Manufacturing Industry Development And Promotion Technology (2015-2016)" has raised the development plan of 3D printing technology to the height of national strategic development. It not only emphasizes the promotion and popularization of 3D printing education, but also emphasizes the cultivation of 3D printing technology talents. The 14th Five-Year Plan of China proposes to build a high-quality education system and enhance the adaptability of vocational and technical education. We should highlight the characteristics of vocational and technical education, deepen reform and innovation, optimize the structure and distribution, and vigorously train technical and skilled personnel. In 2015, the Ministry of Education listed "3D Printing of aviation products", "Additive manufacturing Technology" and other professional directions in the higher vocational education (specialty) directory, and in 2020, additive manufacturing engineering was listed in the general higher education (undergraduate) directory. 3D printing education in secondary vocational education, higher vocational education and general higher education, for different levels of additive manufacturing personnel training system is constantly improved. 3D printing technology has special application value and research direction in the application of new materials for scientific research, the study of structural and mechanical properties, the materialization of microstructure, structural topology optimization design and so on. It is also a major feature of scientific research in the fields of various materials forming. From the direction of scientific research and technology application and national talent cultivation, 3D printing is promoted to be more widely applied in the field of education and scientific research.