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Construction 3D Printing

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.

Italy’s Da Vinci’s bridge recreated using waste materials and 3D printing

3D printed bridges are one of the applications that have highlighted the variety of AM technologies that can be used in large-scale manufacturing. The...

SCC to 3D print homes with resilience in mind. Here is why.

In recent years, Kentucky and the Appalachian regions have faced devastating losses from tornadoes, floods, and even hurricanes. Natural disasters that seem to now...
iScale3D, 3D printed Tiny Camper, Construction, Camper

iScale3D launches 3D printed tiny camper

The future of outdoor adventure lies in front of you. Construction 3D printing startup iScale3D launches a lightweight and compact 3D printed tiny camper...
University of Florida, Construction, BOD3, 3D Printer, COBOD

The University of Florida welcomes BOD3, a construction 3D printer

The University of Florida has received the BOD3, a 3D construction printer, a 3rd-generation model manufactured by COBOD International in Denmark. The 27,000-pound two-story printer...
ETH Zurich, Construction, 3D Printing, CO2, Robot, Earth Materials

ETH Zurich creates a robot-assisted 3D printing process for earth materials

Scientists at ETH Zurich have developed a robotic 3D printing method to create buildings from scratch using earth materials without cement.  The custom mix design...
CPAC, SCG, Samsung E&A, 3D Printing, MOU, Construction

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...
Crane WASP, UNDP, 3D Printer, Architecture, Construction 3D Printing

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...

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...

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...

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...