Recently, the technology industry has been active with major developments in two distinct sectors: MiniMax has shown strong performance in artificial intelligence applications, while Creative 3D has officially entered the capital market, marking the official entry of 3D printing into the consumer-level popularization stage.

In the field of large AI models, MiniMax's latest disclosed business data is impressive. As of now, the total number of global enterprise and developer customers served by MiniMax has exceeded one million, growing five times compared to six months ago, and the global user base has risen to 300 million. More importantly, MiniMax's B-end commercialization engine has entered a period of vertical acceleration, with annual recurring revenue (ARR) increasing by over 100% in the past two months. At this rate, the time it takes for MiniMax's ARR to double has been shortened to 60 days, a figure that now matches the growth pace of top global AI companies.

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Shifting our focus to the hardware manufacturing sector, the consumer-level 3D printing industry has reached a milestone. On May 29, Creative 3D was officially listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, earning the title of "First Stock in Consumer-Level 3D Printing." At the same time, to promote the application of technology in more widespread life scenarios, Creative 3D has formed a deep strategic cooperation with JD.com and Tmall, two major e-commerce platforms.

This collaboration goes beyond the traditional hardware sales framework, as the three parties will establish a complete closed loop from R&D, manufacturing, to full-channel retail and after-sales service. Leveraging the supply chain advantages and digital operation capabilities of e-commerce platforms, Creative 3D aims to lower the usage barriers of 3D printing, enabling this technology to be more efficiently integrated into home and educational settings.

Industry observers point out that these developments clearly indicate that AI is shifting from technological hype to deep application, and 3D printing is completing its risky leap from the "nerd circle" to the "mass market." Whether it's the growth of computing power consumption on the software side or the expansion of channel layout on the hardware side, all reflect that technology products are permeating into people's daily lives at an unprecedented speed.