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Building Codes and Regulation May Determine the Future Growth of 3D Printed Construction

Regulation may be the least fun part of 3D printed construction, but it determines whether 3DCP can move past demonstrations.

3DCP May Drive a Revival of Brutalist Architectural Design

I had a thought about how 3DCP architecture may play out.

Tvasta Differentiates Cedar 3D Printer With AI-Based Concrete Mix Optimization

I ran across yet another new concrete 3D printer manufacturer, this time in India. What’s going on here?

Robot Assembled Voxels Could Challenge Concrete 3D Printing

A new MIT study suggests robot assembled voxels may be better than 3DCP for sustainability.

Computer Vision And ML Defect Detection In Concrete AM

A new research review looks at how computer vision and machine learning could be used to spot defects in 3D printed concrete.

3D Construction Printing Sees Growth, But Also Project Setbacks

There have been a number of developments in the 3DCP world lately, some good, some, well, not so good.

IIT Guwahati Targets Earthquake-Resistant Construction With Integrated 3DCP Approach

Researchers at IIT Guwahati have published a detailed study suggesting that 3D printed concrete walls can be made far more earthquake-tolerant by combining a ductile printable material with a reinforcement method designed specifically for the realities of the printing process.

Admixtures Tune Geopolymer Concrete For 3DCP

Researchers evaluated barium chloride, tartaric acid, sucrose, and sodium tripolyphosphate to tune the printability and mechanical performance of geopolymer concrete for extrusion 3D printing.

ICON Launches Titan 3D Concrete Printer Designed for Two-Storey Building Construction

ICON announced today the commercial availability of Titan, their latest and greatest 3DCP system.

Third-Party Software Marks New Phase in 3D Concrete Printing Development

3DCP technology continues to improve, and it’s not only on the hardware side.

Analysis Finds Rapid Growth in 3DCP Adoption Across Multiple Regions

The number of 3DCP projects worldwide is expanding quickly.

Israel Considers Updating 50-Year-Old Building Codes to Enable 3D Concrete Printing

Israel is considering changing its building construction regulations to accommodate 3DCP technology.

Concrete 3D Printing Expands to Residential Pools, Enabling Complex Shapes

Yet another ingenious 3DCP application has emerged: swimming pools.

3DCP-Optimized Caisson Design Reduces Concrete Volume and CO2

COBOD and partners have developed a new application for 3DCP: caissons.

Ontario Homebuyer Invests in Industrial Robot to 3D Print Housing, Raising Feasibility Questions

A puzzling story from Ontario describes how a prospective homeowner purchased a robotic arm to print their own house.

Patent Uses Reservoir Silt For Low-Carbon 3DPC

A new Taiwanese patent details a 3D printed concrete mix that substitutes reservoir silt to lower cement and aggregate demand.

3DCP Legal Battle Highlights New Technology Risks for Buyers and Sellers

An incredible legal saga is playing out in Springfield, Missouri, where a 3DCP company is being sued.

New Research Flags Seismic Gaps In 3D Printed Concrete

A new academic review dissects how 3D printed concrete behaves in earthquakes and where the technology must improve to earn code approval.

Underwater 3D Concrete Printing Breakthrough Could Transform Ocean and Maritime Construction

A team from Cornell has successfully 3D printed concrete — underwater.

Patent Proposes Mobile Swarm FFF On One Platform

A new Turkish patent describes a mobile, multi-robot Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) system that prints on a shared platform to sidestep conventional build-volume limits.

Open Source $50K 3D Concrete Printer Design Could Lower Barriers to 3DCP Adoption

There is now an open-source design for a 3DCP printer.

Study Benchmarks Shrinkage Monitoring For 3D Printed Concrete

A new research paper benchmarks ways to measure early age shrinkage in 3D printed cementitious mixes and points to practical low cost setups that labs and contractors could deploy quickly.

Black Buffalo 3D Seeks Bankruptcy Protection in Competitive 3D Construction Market

A 3DCP equipment manufacturer has apparently filed for bankruptcy.

COBOD Reveals Real-World Cost and Time Savings From 3DCP Project

Hints at the true cost of 3DCP have been published by COBOD.

New Guidelines Expand Shotcrete 3D Printing Geometry

A new study codifies process rules that make shotcrete 3D printing more reliable and more ambitious.

Design of the Week: Huge 3DCP print

This week’s selection is a gigantic 3DCP print by Urbacon Trading & Contracting.

ICON Completes First 3D-Printed Home at Canyon Club Resort Development in Texas

ICON announced they’ve completed their first 3D printed home in a new resort development.

Indian Army Deploys Mobile 3D Concrete Printing System to Rebuild Border Infrastructure

The Indian Army has been using a remote 3DCP solution to rebuild border infrastructure.

Cancelled California 3D-Printed Home Project Highlights Logistical and Cost Challenges in 3DCP

There are growing pains in the 3DCP industry, as a recent project was cancelled.

University of Windsor 3D Printing Multi-Story Student Residence

3D printed multi-story, net-zero housing complex to be a first for Canada.

3DCP Home Costs Emerge: VeroTouch Project Suggests 3D Printed Houses Still Above Market Rates

We’ve heard of 3D printed homes, but what exactly do they cost? Now there’s some hints of real 3DCP home price levels.

Agricultural Waste Fibers Improve Sustainability in 3D Concrete Printing

A new study explores how agricultural waste fibers can strengthen and stabilize 3D printed concrete while cutting the environmental cost of construction materials.

Project Diamanti: 3D Printed Concrete Bridge in Venice Showcases Energy- and Emission-Reducing Design

Researchers have developed what some call a “sustainable” 3D printable construction technique.

Cemforge Uses Physics-Based AI to Design Custom Concrete Mixes for 3DCP Applications

A new startup company hopes to assist 3DCP companies by generating concrete formulations.

FBR’s Hadrian Robot Blurs the Line Between 3D Printing and Automated Bricklaying

I’m reading about an unusual robotic construction system and comparing it to 3D printing.

Apis Cor Develops Next-Generation 3DCP Printer With 3X Faster Speed

Apis Cor is building a new production 3D printer.

ICON’s Concrete 3D Printing Tech Gains Mainstream Attention With NYT Coverage

ICON has been featured by the New York Times.

Is “Fire Rated” Becoming a New Marketing Angle for 3DCP?

I’ve noticed something interesting appearing in some stories and promotions for 3DCP applications.

Velcro-Inspired 3D Printing Innovation Could Transform Reusable and Modular Construction

Researchers at TU Graz have developed a 3D printable “hook and loop” fastener for building components.

WASP Unveils Shamballa, an Eight-Hectare Site for Eco-Sustainable 3D Printed Construction

WASP announced a new project called “Shamballa”.

COBOD Introduces Multifunctional 3D Construction Printing Unit

COBOD made a very significant announcement of a new feature for their 3DCP systems.

Groundbreaking Shaking Table Tests Evaluate Seismic Performance of 3DCP Buildings

Researchers are now earthquake-testing 3D-printed structures.

Progress Group Introduces Selective Paste Intrusion for High-Resolution Concrete 3D Printing

Progress Group has developed a new form of concrete 3D printing.

New Research Finds Simple Solution to Improve Layer Adhesion in 3D Concrete Printing

A new research paper suggests a simple method to overcome one of the biggest issues in 3DCP.

World’s Largest 3D Printer? COBOD’s BODXL Redefines Construction Scale

It seems that there is now a new champion for the title of “world’s largest 3D printer”.

Design of the Week: A Flower

This week’s selection is “A Flower” by Mario Cucinella Architects.

White Tower Project Signals Shift Toward Parallelized, Prefab 3D Printing in Construction

I had some thoughts about the speed of 3DCP and how large buildings can be 3D printed quickly.

New Tabletop Concrete 3D Printer Enables Affordable R&D in Cementitious Materials

A company has launched a “tabletop” 3DCP printer.

From Furniture to Formworks: Caracol Broadens Scope of Large-Format 3D Printing Technology

Caracol has been exploring a range of different applications for their large-format robotic LFAM 3D printing system.

ICON Expands into High-End Market with 3D Printed Villas

ICON announced a new residential build project, but this one has a bit of a twist.

3D Printed Starbucks in Texas Highlights High 3DCP Costs

How much does it really cost to make buildings with 3D printing? A recent story reveals some truths.

Alquist Demonstrates Practical Gains in 3D Construction Printing with Accelerated Build Timeline

It may be that 3DCP is beginning to move towards its potential.

After Layoff Concerns, ICON Moves Forward with New Residential 3D Printing Project

Interesting news from ICON: they’ve launched a new residential building project.

New Research Identifies Key Workflow Improvements for 3D Concrete Printing

A new research paper explores the workflow used in 3DCP.

ICON Secures $56M Investment Weeks After Announcing Major Layoffs

ICON has received a relatively large new investment only weeks after laying off staff.

Graphene in 3DCP: Stronger, Greener Concrete for the Future of Construction

I’m reading about the advantages of using graphene as an additive for 3DCP.

3D Concrete Printing at World of Concrete: Industry Progress or Missed Opportunity?

Last week, the “World of Concrete” event took place, and I noticed something interesting. This event is a very large annual conference focused on the concrete and masonry construction industry, taking place this year in Las Vegas. The event explains: “WOC is the industry’s ONLY annual international tradeshow dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry… Continue reading 3D Concrete Printing at World of Concrete: Industry Progress or Missed Opportunity?