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Large Scale Printing

3D printing moves beyond set parameters for larger projects in manufacturing

Implications - The potential of 3D printing is being realized as manufacturers remove boundaries with free form printers for creating large-scale products with ease. This innovation paired with the incorporation of new filament for the printers means the further expansion of this promising technology in a multitude of industries.
Trend Themes
1. Free-form 3D Printers - Manufacturers are using free-form 3D printers for creating large-scale products with ease, suggesting opportunities in the development of on-site 3D printing technologies.
2. Advanced 3D Printing Materials - The incorporation of new 3D printing filaments as building materials means further expansion of this promising technology that presents opportunities for innovative building material manufacturing.
3. Hi-tech Room Printers - The development of 3D-printing room printers presents opportunities in the building of complete enclosures efficiently, either for sale or for socially beneficial programs.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The development of 3D-printing technology presents opportunities for the construction industry in creating efficient, green, and inexpensive building materials.
2. Architecture - Architects will be required to collaborate closely with 3D-printing manufacturers in the ongoing development of this technology.
3. Sustainability - The advent of 3D-printed buildings and materials presents significant sustainability opportunities in green energy, waste reduction, and resource management.
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Portable Self-Sufficient Homes
Portable Self-Sufficient Homes
This Sustainable and Autonomous House is Solely Run on Solar Power
This fully autonomous house of the future is powered by solar energy, is 3D printed and has a modular design. From Ukrainian startup PassivDom, the smart home is described as an “off-grid 3D-... MORE
3D-Printed Mansions
3D-Printed Mansions
This House Created by Winsun Shows Off Design, 3D-Printed Materials
When it comes to housing design, 3D-printed architecture has the ability to speed up the construction process and cut down on a lot of waste. Proving that this kind of technology is available right... MORE
Living 3D-Printed Cabins
Living 3D-Printed Cabins
This Cabin Was Made Using 4,500 Living Plant Tiles
While 3D printed cabins aren’t a new concept, this space created by the California-based company Emerging Objects breathes new life into the tech-fueled mini homes. An individual is able to... MORE
3D-Printed Bus Shelters
3D-Printed Bus Shelters
China Now Has a City Bus Shelter Created with Additive Manufacturing
Early into the introduction of 3D printing, China has set itself apart as an innovator, creating everything from architectural prototypes to vehicle—now, Shanghai, China is home to the world’... MORE
3D-Printed Micro-Neighborhoods
3D-Printed Micro-Neighborhoods
These Hexagonal Units are Proposed as a Housing Crisis Solution
These 3D printed micro-neighborhoods were proposed by Farmlab as a potential solution to New York’s rising population of homeless people as well as the city’s lack of affordable housing.... MORE
play_circle_filledMiniature Building Robots
Miniature Building Robots
The Minibuilder Robots Can 3D-Print Large-Scale Structures
A team of researchers at the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain are using mobile 3D printers—dubbed ‘Minibuilders’—to print large-scale... MORE
play_circle_filledPavilion-Printing Pavilions
Pavilion-Printing Pavilions
A Hi-Tech Room Printer Can Create Small Buildings Quite Resourcefully
The applications of this amazing room printer are quite exciting. Industrially and commercially speaking, this cutting-edge machine presents the possibility of erecting complete enclosures... MORE
play_circle_filled3D Concrete Printers
3D Concrete Printers
Skanska and Foster + Partners Create First-Ever Concrete Building Robot
Skanska and Foster + Partners have recently collaborated on the world’s first 3D concrete printer. In today’s tech-focused world, architectural projects face few limits when it comes to... MORE
3D-Printed Castles
3D-Printed Castles
This Concrete Castle Design is Made Entirely From 3D-Printed Blocks
Andrey Rudenko has spent the last couple of years building a massive concrete castle design in his backyard exclusively using 3D-printing. This unbelievably massive castle is finally complete... MORE

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