A more sophisticated construction 3D printer has been announced by ICON.
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Book of the Week: 3D Concrete Printing Technology
This weekās selection is ā3D Concrete Printing Technology: Construction And Building Applicationsā by Jay G. Sanjayan, Ali Nazari and Behzad Nematollahi
Building Better Skyscrapers With 3D Printed Molds
A construction project in Brooklyn is leveraging 3D printing the very practical way.
More Thoughts On The Future Of Construction 3D Printing
I’ve been reading more stories about 3D printed construction projects, and have realized something fundamental.
S-Squared’s Large Construction 3D Printer
Today weāre looking at yet another new construction 3D printer, this time from S-Squared.
Bioinspired 3D Printing Should Be Standardized
Researchers have developed a way to 3D print strong cement structures, but why couldnāt this be used in all 3D prints?
3D Printing Waste Becomes Sustainable Concrete
Sustainability is a major issue in todayās world, and additive manufacturing may be able to help the concrete industry lower CO2 emissions.
Is 3D Knitting 3D Printing?
Iām seeing an increasing number of media stories talking about 3D knitting.
A New Angle for Construction 3D Printing?
Iām reading a press release about another investment in a construction 3D printing company and had a thought.
US$9M For 3D Printed Construction Firm
ICON, an Austin, TX-based startup, has just raised a US$9M investment round.
Paradigm Change in Construction 3D Printing?
New research from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore may signal a shift in how construction 3D printing is done.
Crane WASP: The Infinite 3D Printer?
The WASP Project is set to announce a large-scale construction printer.
What Construction 3D Printing Must Do Next
After reading yet another wildly exaggerated story about 3D construction printing, I thought Iād make a list of things to do.
Look Who’s Patented 3D Printable Concrete
We were directed to a patent describing a composition for 3D printable concrete. This would certainly be a very useful capability, as the many attempts at 3D printed buildings using concrete extruders have had mixed success. However, most, if not all, of them have been using standard concrete materials. We know from experience with thermoplastic… Continue reading Look Who’s Patented 3D Printable Concrete
A Look at Apis Cor’s 3D Construction Printer
Apis Cor says they are the first company to produce a mobile construction 3D printer, and they may in fact be right.
Winsun’s 3D Printed Bus Shelter
Winsun has been busy.
Castle 3D Printing Apparently Isnāt Popular
Iām looking at what might be the most bizarre 3D print-related launch campaign ever: 3D printing a life size castle.
WASPās Flexible DeltaWASP 3MT Is More Than Just a Giant 3D Printer
WASP is set to display what might be the largest multi-function 3D printer in the world: the DeltaWASP 3MT.
3D Printed Construction Milestone Achieved
Netherlands company Heijmans partnered with CyBe Construction to produce prototype concrete formworks. Apparently, they were successful.
Instructions For Building A Concrete 3D Printer: But Would You Really Want To?
Weāre reading an interesting Instructable, which provides detailed instructions on how to build an actual, working concrete 3D printer. But we think this is definitely not for everyone.
Printable Concrete: Coming Soon to a Construction Site Near You
Weāve reported on 3D printing concrete before, but 2016 looks to be the year that will finally see this production technique in widespread use.