People arenāt just using 3D printers for small-scale art projects anymore.
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Constructions 3D Finds Success Beyond Traditional Firms
We had a look at the huge MaxiPrinter from Constructions 3D.
Design of the Week: Sound Absorbing Facade
This weekās selection is the Sound Absorbing Facade by David FluĆ of TU Darmstadt.
Rethinking Construction: The Potential of Generative Design for 3D Printed Buildings
Iāve been thinking about a new concept for designing 3D printed buildings that just might change the way we work and live quite a bit.
MX3D Bridge Removed After Two-Year Permit Expires
It will be moved from Amsterdam to a new location for continued research on WAAM capabilities.
Innovative Technologies Reshaping the Construction Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the transformative shift in the construction industry towards integrating advanced technologies like 3D printing and automation.
Evidence of a Potential SpaceX-Related 3D Printed Construction Uncovered
I spotted evidence of an unusual construction 3D print taking place that might involve SpaceX.
Advancing Construction: PLA and Wood Fiber Composite for 3D Printed Concrete Molds
An interesting research paper proposes using 3D printed concrete molds made from PLA and wood fiber.
Shaping Sustainable Structures: Exploring 3D Printing in Construction
The construction industry has long heralded 3D printing as its next big innovation.
Saudi Aramco and BOLD Capital Partners Invest $52M in Mighty Buildings
Mighty Buildings has received a mighty investment that should lead to significant expansion for the construction 3D printing company.
Cybe’s 93% Carbon Reduction Cement for Construction 3D Printing
Cybe announced a new construction 3D printing material that is nearly carbon neutral, and this changes the game completely.
Book of the Week: Construction 4.0
This weekās selection is āConstruction 4.0: An Innovation Platform for the Built Environmentā by Anil Sawhney, Michael Riley and Javier Irizarry.
Ibon Iribar de Cemex Ventures habla sobre la impresiĆ³n 3D en la industria de la construcciĆ³n
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe hablan con Ibon Iribar sobre avances y applicaciones de la impresiĆ³n 3D en el area de construcciĆ³n en Cemex.
Cemex Ventures’ Ibon Iribar Discusses 3D Printing in the Construction Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe speak to Ibon Iribar about ongoing developments and applications of construction 3D printing at Cemex.
Manufacturing Supercycle Unleashed: How Foreign Investments and Legislative Acts Are Redefining US Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the potential for additive manufacturing’s role in a manufacturing renaissance.
Record Excavator Sales Reflect Construction Boom: Implications for 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi foresee increasing use of construction 3D printers.
The Wind Power Pioneer Revolutionizing Offshore Turbines in Denmark
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi believe Denmark to be a pioneer in extensive use of 3D printing for sustainable energy generation.
The Power of Construction 3D Printing: Two Trailblazing Projects Showcase Its Potential
Construction 3D printing is growing, and two recent projects indicate where the technology could be headed.
PERI begins construction on Europeās first 3D printed public building
It is a two story football clubhouse for SC Capelle measuring 330 sqm and it will be printed in 140 hours
NASA’s CHAPEA Program: Living in a 3D Printed Martian Home for a Year
Would you live in a 3D printed house for a year? NASA volunteers are doing so.
Stony Brook Living Laboratory: Advancing Sustainable Development with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the potential use of several forms of 3D printing in a new building project.
Labor Force Challenges in Construction: KPMG Survey Reveals AM as a Solution
Iām reading an interesting report from KPMG that ends up discussing additive manufacturing.
Design of the Week: TSUGINOTE TEA HOUSE
This weekās selection is the TSUGINOTE TEA HOUSE by designers Atsumi Kei and Nicholas PrĆ©aud.
Waste from Marble Quarry Used to 3D Print Architectural Elements
In places like Ticino, Switzerland, ‘rock flour’ can constitute up to 40% of total production, according to ETH ZĆ¼rich.
COBOD Unveils Europe’s Largest 3D Printed Building Project
Denmark-based COBOD, has announced a rather large 3D printed building project.
3D Printing Meets Hemp: A New Frontier in Sustainable Building and Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at a unique material for 3D printed construction.
How Danish 3D Printing Innovations Can Restore Ukraine’s Infrastructure
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at ways Danish companies might assist Ukraine using 3D print technology.
Navigating the Complexities of Implementing Construction 3D Printing
I recently had a conversation with someone attempting to implement construction 3D printing, and discovered many things.
MIT Researchers Discover Ancient Roman Secret for Durable 3D Printed Concrete
MIT has discovered something interesting about concrete that could affect construction 3D printing.
Exploring Affordable 3D Printed Homes: Mighty Buildings and ICON
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at two US companies at the forefront of construction 3D printing.
Rethinking Design in Construction 3D Printing: Time for a Revolution
Finally there is someone talking about the biggest issue in construction 3D printing: design.
Monterrey: Mighty Buildings’ New 3D Home Printing Factory
Mighty Buildings announced the opening of a new factory in Monterrey, Mexico.
ICON’s Initiative 99: A Chance to Transform Construction with 3D Printing
ICON announced something that should have happened a long time ago: an architectural design contest.
A Look at UMaine’s 3D Printed Solutions to Housing, Energy and Infrastructure Challenges
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at several 3D printed innovations at the University of Maine.
130 Buildings Worldwide Have Been 3D Printed: COBOD Report
COBOD has released some startling statistics about 3D printed buildings.
ICON and Partners Reveal Unconventional Construction 3D Printing Project in Marfa, Texas
A very unusual, and perhaps application-opening construction 3D printing project has been announced by ICON and partners.
Beyond 3D Printed Houses
An exclusive interview with COBOD founder Henrik Lund-Nielsen about driving construction 3D printing innovation in infrastructures.
Nasa Wants To Build A Pipeline On The Moon
The space agency is studying moon-based robots and additive manufacturing to build a pipeline that transports oxygen from an extraction site to a lunar base.
COBOD Completes Project 3D Printing Climate-Resistant 10 Homes in Kenya
COBOD reports incredible progress on one of their several 3D printed home projects.
Defense Production in India Gains Momentum with 3D Printing Technology
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi review large Indian firms leveraging 3D printing.
BIG and ICON Joining Forces to Create a 3D Printing Neighborhood
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at an unprecedented 3D print project in Texas.
Dubai’s 3D Printed Mosque: A Critical Analysis
Another high-profile 3D printing project is underway in Dubai, and Iām a bit suspicious.
Exploring Beyond the Box: Construction 3D Printing for Undersea Artificial Reefs
Almost all the buzz about construction 3D printing is about āprinting homesā, but there’s more to the story.
2022: A Look At The Top 10 3D Printing Developments
Charles R. Goulding and Valentina Alzate countdown their top ten 3D print developments for 2022.
Exploring the Messy Reality of Construction 3D Printing: A New Video
A new video show the challenges and successes of working with construction 3D printers.
ICON Awarded Massive NASA Contract for Lunar 3D Printing
ICON has landed a US$57.2M contract with NASA to 3D print a Lunar 3D printing system.
Industry Giants Support Concrete 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at developments in construction 3D print applications.
ICON Begins Massive 3D Printed Construction Project
ICON announced their massive 3D printed construction project to build 100 homes is now underway.
Seeing Through Concrete and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding looks at a new technology for concrete quality control and whether it should be used in construction 3D printing.
The Water Infrastructure Crisis and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi propose several ideas for leveraging 3D printing technology to solve today’s water crises.
Unlocked: 3D Printing By Drones
New research has proven it is possible to use drones to 3D print large objects.
When Is Construction 3D Printing Going To Catch On?
Construction 3D printing should eventually be a massive business, but when, exactly, will this occur?
Robotic 3D Print Research Shows Large Scale Possibilities
New research demonstrates an ability have potentially infinite build volume when 3D printing.
HIMARS and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing has been used to assist in field deployments of the now-famous HIMARS system.
Using Soil Material for Construction 3D Printing?
Researchers at the University of Virginia have been experimenting with some highly unusual 3D printing material.
Revolutionizing the Construction Industry: 3D Printing Homes
Charles R. Goulding and Julia Wallace review some of the latest developments in construction 3D printing with CEMEX and COBOD.
5 Industries Being Revolutionized by 3D Printing
Until very recently, the idea of three-dimensional printing seemed somewhat futuristic.
Bluebell, Saint-Gobain and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing technology may affect the future of a large European company.
Gigantic Hydroelectric Dam To Be 3D Printed With AI Process
A gigantic hydroelectric dam project in China is to use a radical new form of construction 3D printing.
Meet COBOD’s New Investor: GE Renewable Energy
Coming in hot just after COBOD and GE Renewable Energy announced a dedicated factory to 3D print wind turbine components, a big investment move took place.
KB Home Supply Chain and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley notice a mainstream publication directly suggest use of 3D printing for industry.
A Very Different Way To 3D Print Glass
Glass 3D printing is a very challenging technology but researchers have found a different way to 3D print that common material.
COBOD Firms Up 3D Printed Wind Turbine Strategy With GE Deal
COBODās wind turbine printing concept received a massive boost from a deal with GE Renewable Energy.
New Investment Puts COBOD In A Good Position
COBOD received an investment from a partner that will certainly raise the stakes in the battle for construction 3D print supremacy.
Is It Too Easy To Make A Construction 3D Printer?
Iām beginning to think it is too easy to start 3D printing in concrete.
The Maxi Printer By Constructions 3D
Iāve just encountered yet another construction 3D printer, and this one is a bit different from the others.
Diamond Age Lands Huge US$50M Investment
Diamond Age announced a massive US$50M investment, which could have a huge effect on construction 3D printing.
3D Printing Homes with Recycled Plasticsļæ¼
Azure Printed Homes will use plastics destined for landfill to print affordable living structures instead.
ICON Unveils 3D Printed “House Zero”
Construction 3D printer manufacturer ICON revealed a prototype 3D printed house design they call āHouse Zeroā.
COBOD Releases Construction 3D Printer Configurator
COBOD released an online construction 3D printer Configurator, the first Iāve seen from any provider.
2022 Predictions for 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi have some thoughts about what might transpire in the world of 3D printing during 2022.
How Can a 3D Printer Company Persuade New Customers?
To what lengths must a 3D printer manufacturer go in order to convince prospects to become customers?
3D Printed Concrete for Tornado Protection
Ā Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine look at how construction 3D printing might avert future disasters.
Life on Mars and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how buildings could be 3D printed on another planet.
About Habitat For Humanity’s First Partially 3D Printed Home
Habitat for Humanity announced a project in Virginia has used construction 3D printing as part of the home building process.
D.fab: A Major Breakthrough in Construction 3D Printing
COBOD announced a breakthrough material that could revolutionize the use of construction 3D printing.
Interview with Kirk Andersen of SQ4D on 3D Printing Homes
Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine interview Kirk Anderson, COO of SQ4D, a construction 3D printer company.
COBOD Announces Massive Construction 3D Printing Project
Denmark-based COBOD announced a deal to 3D print dozens of homes in Kenya.
Innovations in 3D Printed Buildings
Could 3D printing really be used to solve the global housing crisis? Recent breakthroughs in the technology show we might not be that far off.
Construction Supply Chains and Growing 3D Printing Markets
Charles Goulding and Joseph CastineĀ look at how 3D printing technology might alleviate some of the current construction procurement challenges.
Construction 3D Printing Taking Off?
For many years, construction 3D printing has been mostly experimental or demonstrative. Now, that may be changing.
ICON Lands Deal for 100 3D Printed Homes
ICON announced a deal with Lennar to produce 100 3D printed homes.
The Lies About Construction 3D Printing Are Being Exposed
A new video attempts to expose the āliesā about construction 3D printing.
Huge Concrete Bicycle Bridge 3D Printed In The Netherlands
A large concrete bridge has been successfully 3D printed in the Dutch city of Nijmegen.
3D Printing and Infrastructure Investments in Developing Countries
Andressa Bonafe and Charles Goulding investigate the possibilities for using 3D printing in infrastructure in developing countries.
Inversiones en infraestructura y la impresiĆ³n 3D en paĆses en desarrollo
Andressa Bonafe y Charles Goulding investigan las posibilidades de utilizar la impresiĆ³n 3D en la infraestructura de los paĆses en desarrollo, en espaƱol.
3D Printing Plumbing Parts and Components
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the possibilities when using 3D printing for plumbing applications.
What Is The Largest 3D Printed Structure In North America?
How large is the biggest 3D printed structure in North America?
ICON Raises a Staggering US$207M
ICON, one of the few construction 3D printing companies, has raised a startling US$207M in new investment.
Diamond Age’s Advanced Construction 3D Printing Concept
A California company seems to have figured out how to take construction 3D printing to the next level.
Construction 3D Printing To Become Mainstream?
I was surprised to find a story about 3D printed housing in The Economist.
HS2 Speeding Rail Construction Using 3D Printing
The UKās high-speed rail project, HS2, will use advanced construction 3D printing.
Would You Live in a 3D Printed Martian Home for a Year?
NASA is looking for volunteers to inhabit a 3D printed Martian home.
3D Printed Home Design Matures
Construction company PERI completed 3D printing a residential building Germany, but it has some interesting design twists.
SIKA And The Concrete 3D Printing Revolution
Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine build on foundations of advanced concrete 3D printing with a look at SIKAās involvement.