A staff member demonstrates the process of 3D printing of a car door at the expo in Shanghai, June 2, 2016. [Photo/VCG]

A 3D printing expo in Shanghai attracted more than 100 companies from home and abroad to showcase their latest technologies, products and services from May 31 to June 2.

Organized by the World 3D Printing Technology Industry Association and China 3D Printing Technology Industry Alliance, the event offers visitors a chance to have a close look at the new technology.

More than 8,000 visited the expo on its opening on Tuesday.

In a bid to engage wider audience, the organizers also announced they will create 3D printing maker spaces and digital medical centers in cooperation with 100 schools and hospitals.