Construction 3D Printing
ICON’s Fort Bliss Barracks Could Be the Start of a Much Bigger Military Opportunity
Two barracks have been 3D printed at Texas’ Fort Bliss, and another eight will be completed by September. The barracks were printed by ICON, which got $62 million for the…
RIC Robotics Collaborates with K4k Construction on 3D Printed ADU in Sacramento
In 2024, RIC Robotics, the additive construction (AC) firm based in Denver, completed the build of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in Walnut, California, which was apparently an industry first….
3D Printing News Briefs, July 18, 2026: Patent, Concrete, Steel Components, & More
In this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs, Massivit has opened its first European Service Center to support its RapidWings platform, and nScrypt was granted a patent for its high-viscosity material…
RIC Robotics Begins Work on Colorado Community, Including Dozens of 3D Printed Homes
Despite years of increasing public focus on the issue of affordable housing, it wasn’t until the end of last year that US federal policymakers introduced a comprehensive bill to address…
3D Printing News Briefs, July 9, 2026: RIMPAC 2026, Software, Housing, & More
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, Massivit continues its focus on aerospace and defense manufacturing, and Meltio is collaborating with Phillips Corporation for RIMPAC 2026. Moving on to software, AMIS…
3DPOD 304: Precast Concrete AM with Greg Kerkstra, Mangrove
Greg Kerkstra is part of a family business that leads in the precast concrete industry. They’ve now turned to Progress Group’s large-format binder-jet concrete technology, which we covered here in…
AMPulse Asia: Major Funding Rounds Lead APAC 3D Printing Market Roundup
The first half of June saw additive manufacturing activity across China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, and Australia. Here are 15 developments worth watching, from TDK’s planned acquisition…
3D Printing News Briefs, June 10, 2026: Grand Opening, Photoresins, Footwear, & More
We’re starting with some exciting news in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs: Stratasys just celebrated the opening of its new North American headquarters in Minnesota. Moving on, Nanoscribe is scaling…
Wells Fargo Backs ICON in Landmark Milestone for 3D Printed Housing
Qualification is an indispensable step on the path to legitimization for any new technology, but it’s still just one step: markets tend to remain unswayed without a co-sign from an…
Amazon-Backed 14Trees and Tvasta Launch Construction 3D Printer for Remote Sites
14 Trees and Tvasta have launched a new construction 3D printer. The Cedar is a large-format gantry-style printer similar to the COBOD offering. Tvasta is an Indian automation firm founded…
AMPulse Asia: APAC 3D Printing Market Roundup
Key Takeaways Coverage window: April 27 to May 10, 2026. Roughly 30 additive manufacturing (AM)-relevant announcements were tracked across eight Asia-Pacific countries. Largest disclosures: Farsoon Technologies (688433.SH) filing a RMB…
This New UK Factory Will 3D Print Concrete at Scale
A new factory in North Lincolnshire will use robots to 3D print concrete parts for construction when it opens next June. The facility will focus on producing components like foundations…
Holcim, COBOD and PERI Print 12 Unit Social Housing Project in France
Holcim has announced that a 12-unit residential structure, ViliaSprint² in Bezannes, France, was finished in a year. Nice to see that people seem to be properly building structures rather than…
U.S. Army Begins Construction of 10 3D Printed Barracks at Fort Bliss
The U.S. Army has begun construction of 10 3D printed barracks at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, in what is being described as the Department of Defense’s largest 3D…
PALFINGER and ICON Partner to Push 3D Printed Construction Into Heavy Industry
Construction 3D printing pioneer ICON is teaming up with Austrian crane specialist PALFINGER in a move that could help bring large-scale 3D printing closer to mainstream construction use. The two…
3D Printed Airport Building Shows Where Construction AM Really Makes Sense
At Milan Bergamo Airport, WASP has helped 3D print a new airport services structure. The small building, named Ol Casél, serves as a rest and relaxation area for customs staff….
Singapore 3D Prints Childcare Center Walls in Two Days
The exterior walls of a childcare center were 3D printed in two days in Singapore. The first story was made with additive while the second was made with conventional methods….
ICON Opens Sales of Its Titan Construction 3D Printer, Promises Walls for $20 per Square Foot
Construction 3D printing company ICON has taken a major step toward commercializing its technology. The Austin-based firm announced the launch of the Titan program, which will allow builders to directly…
Australian Researchers Develop Accelerator-Free Underwater 3D Concrete Printing System
Infrastructure projects are just as important as housing to the additive construction (AC) market segment, and structures used for underwater applications like coastal resilience have steadily become one of the…
3D Printing News Briefs, February 14, 2026: Project Call, Maritime Construction, Prosthetics, & More
Happy Valentine’s Day! We’re starting this weekend’s News Briefs off with a Project Call award, and then moving on to a business growth program. We’ll end with research in underwater…
StoneFlower 3D Launches Laboratory-Scale 3D Printer for Construction Materials
StoneFlower 3D has launched a new 3D printer designed for laboratory-scale research and development with concrete, mortars, clays, and other advanced mineral materials. The system is intended for researchers, designers,…
Italy’s First Certified 3D Printed Home is Alive: WASP Completes the Itaca Project
Additive construction (AC) can’t “solve the housing crisis”: that’s too much to expect from one technology. But AC processes have demonstrated that they’re a promising tool for helping to mitigate…
3DPOD 289: 3D Printing Concrete with Andreas Gallmetzer, Progress Group
In this episode of the 3DPOD, we sit down with Andreas Gallmetzer, Head of 3D Concrete Printing at Progress Maschinen & Automation AG. Gallmetzer shares his professional journey and offers…
Additive Construction Firm Black Buffalo 3D Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Black Buffalo 3D Corporation has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The U.S. company, known for manufacturing large-scale 3D construction printers and proprietary building materials, has not yet issued a…
