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Just imagine the ceiling of a chapel built in a Gothic style in 1515. One would think of a living heap of stones. This type of structure is even more solid than we can imagine but would be difficult to reproduce because it is too complex for traditional construction techniques. It would require a highly skilled workforce, which is not easy to find and very expensive.

3D printing is a possible solution in the construction of such type of structures but the technology includes a lot of challenges. Several conversations with various experts of this field reveal that these challenges may consist in but are not limited to the possibility of printing buildings in an uncontrolled natural environment, the ability of the 3D printer to be autonomous, the type of structures one should print (are there horizontal surfaces? Vertical?), the development of standards for the design and analysis of printed structures and buildings, the materials, and most importantly, the costs.

Despite the numerous challenges that professionals are doing their best to address – as we will see in the articles below -, one undeniable fact remains that 3D printing helps build more sustainable structures.

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CPAC signs an MOU with Samsung E&A to boost construction 3D printing

CPAC (Concrete Products and Aggregate Co., Ltd.), a subsidiary of Siam Cement Group (SCG) has recently signed an MOU with Samsung E&A held at SCG Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand to capitalize on Samsung E&A’s...
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UNDP leverages WASP’s 3D printer for a construction project in Colombia

The Italy-based 3D printer manufacturer WASP has joined hands with UNDP (United Nations Development Program) to deploy 3D printing solutions for the Columbian construction industry. UNDP will rely on the Crane WASP for its...

How Honeywell’s solution aligns with the energy transition in the 3D-printed homebuilding industry

We may be used to hearing Honeywell in the aerospace AM industry but the company’s capabilities and solutions can be seen in other vertical industries. A recent partnership with construction 3D printing company Mighty...

ICON’s 3D-printed homes in Wimberley Springs, TX are on sale

Construction 3D printing company ICON has deployed robotic 3D printers to build multi-story infrastructures across the USA and Mexico. The company recently announced a digital catalog highlighting its new homes in Wimberley Springs, south...

Holcim Argentina debuts on construction 3D printing through a partnership with Teknix Arg.

The development of 3D printed mortars by Holcim Argentina and OEM Teknix Arg marks a step towards sustainable building in Argentina. Holcim’s presence in construction 3D printing is stronger in Europe and in Africa...

UK receives 3D printed toilet pods at specific railway stations

3D-printed toilet pods have become a new improvement in the search for creative cleaning ideas. Made with 3D printing technology, these pods can solve the sewage problems in the UK. The 3D-printed toilet boxes are...

Saint-Gobain builds a 3D printed skatepark for the Olympic Games in Paris

Representing a giant pinball machine, this 400m² skatepark on the Esplanade de Paris La Défense will be open from July 18 and accessible to all for the duration of the Olympic Games. The Olympic Games...

Dubai Municipality installs 40 3D printed seats in public parks

Dubai Municipality has installed 40 seats, which were manufactured utilizing 3D printing technology, in Uptown Mirdiff and Al Khazzan Parks. The move is in line with several initiatives including the 2021 legislation which supports the...

Harcourt Technologies 3D prints first homes in Ireland

According to HTL, the Dundalk homes will be built three times faster than traditional methods, with completion expected by October. During the past two weeks, construction company Harcourt Technologies Ltd (HTL) has been building Ireland’s...

This is “The Wave”, one of the largest 3D printed skateable sculptures

One of the latest 3D concrete printing applications is seen in New Zealand in the Destination Skatepark, located in Tauranga. It is not a house but rather a skateable sculpture with various 3D printed...

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