At the Investment Promotion of the 11th Optics Valley of China International Optoelectronic Exposition and Forum (OVC EXPO 2014), held on July 10 in Wuhan, Hubei province, the organizing committee announced plans to introduce the most advanced domestic 3D printing technology to the expo.

The first 3D chocolate printer in the world prints chocolate on the spot. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

OVC EXPO 2014, which comes in November, will launch a 3D-printing design competition, said the committee. At the same time, the first 3D-printed chocolate in the world nicknamed Apu, which is also the mascot of Wuhan OVC EXPO, made its debut at the promotion.

Chocolates are displayed in different patterns produced by a 3D-printer. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The OVC EXPO this year will open in the largest and best exhibition venues in Midwest China?— the Wuhan International Expo Center with an exhibition area of 50,000 square meters. Its official website has provided multi-language interfaces for foreign companies and visitors. Meanwhile, a microsite, the smart electronic guide to audiences, has been developed for the sake of publicity on mobile terminals. And more professional spectators are being invited to attend this time.

Photo shows?a butterfly chocolate produced by a 3D-printer. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

As one of the highest standard exhibitions on the optoelectronics industry in China, the OVC EXPO has been targeting "gathering global resources, while creating the world's Optical Valley" since 2002. It takes advantage of the optical industrial superiority of "China Optical Valley", and is dedicated to promoting the platform in demonstrating optoelectronic technology and communicating information.