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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.

XtreeE is preparing a network of connected 3D printing units for construction – extends its operations in Dubaï

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XtreeE, the French company that specializes in large-scale 3D printing for construction is making more positive strides at the international stage. The specialist of...

How does 3D Printing help to fight terrorism?

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Recently, terrorists carried out a number of attacks, which involved running vans and trucks within crowds. It is impossible to predict where and when...

3D Printed Building on Mars: NASA Announced the Results of its Contest

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NASA’s 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge organized in partnership with Bradley University, lasted four years. The participants had to design and construct habitats for the future...

The American University in Dubai now hosts a Center for 3D Concrete Printing and Digital Construction

Yosra K. -
The American University in Dubai (AUD) has opened a scientific research center for 3D printing of concrete buildings on its campus. The center is...

A novel Tiny Bauhaus building is brought to life thanks to Aectual 3D Printing platform and Dus Architects

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  A century after the Bauhaus movement was created, Aectual, using its 3D printing platform collaborated with DUS architects for the creation of a novel...

WASP and IAAC unveil a prototype of a 3D Printed wall with embedded staircase

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In the quest for using 3D printing for sustainable living, WASP continuously develops projects that can foster the development of construction processes through 3D printing and digital...

3DVinci Creations to distribute AI Build large scale 3D Printing in the UAE

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3D Vinci Creations and AI Build have announced a collaboration that will enable AI Build to expand its products in the United Arab Emirates. As part of this partnership, 3D Vinci Creations will distribute the manufacturer large 3D Printing technology to its customer database.

COBOD and 3DVinci Creations partner to 3D Print concrete structures in Dubaï

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COBOD, a manufacturer of construction 3D printers based in Denmark has signed a distribution agreement with 3DVinci Creations. The Dubaï-based company is acknowledged for...

Eindhoven to host first industrial 3D concrete printing facility

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The Netherlands aims at becoming one of the leaders in construction 3D Printing. Indeed, in addition of the 5 houses to be 3D Printed...

“We print Houses”, the 3D Printing system for home builders and contractors

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Sunconomy LLC, an Austin, TX-based building company, and Forge New, a San Francisco, CA-based development company, introduce the We Print Houses system. The 3D printing...
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