Construction 3D Printing

Virginia Tech Lands $1.1M to Bring 3D Printed Affordable Housing to Virginia

Virginia Housing is betting $1.1 million that advanced 3D printing technology can solve the state’s housing challenges. The non-profit has granted these funds to the Virginia Center for Housing Research…

Sperra to 3D Print Energy Infrastructure in California

Sperra, a concrete 3D printing company, focuses on constructing critical energy infrastructure rather than building houses or selling printers. The company has secured two significant contracts that will expand its…

voxeljet and Sandhelden 3D Print Siedle Haus Facade

Siedle is a German firm specializing in doorbell systems, access control, and intercoms. It’s one of those companies you may not have heard of, but if you live in Europe,…

3D Printing News Briefs, November 2, 2024: Recycled Glass Bricks, ISO Certifications, & More

In 3D Printing News Briefs today, Formlabs’ Chief Product Officer addresses the safety concerns of low-cost 3D printing resins. UltiMaker achieved two important ISO certifications, and ABB Robotics has launched…

3D Printing News Briefs, October 26, 2024: Collision Repair, Navy Supply Chain, & More

In 3D Printing News Briefs, Farsoon and AM-Rauch have completed a successful beta phase for two of Farsoon’s ultra-temperature PBF printers. Auto Additive launched a global advisory council, and ASTM…

The New BOD 3 Construction 3D Printer from COBOD, Already Deployed across Three Countries

Danish firm COBOD is releasing a new printer, the BOD3 3D Construction Printer. Already in use in Bahrain, Indonesia, and Angola, the track-based machine can print buildings sequentially, row by…

3D Printing News Briefs, October 19, 2024: Supply Chain, 3D Printed Stairs, & More

In 3D Printing News Briefs, Wayland Additive has released its Wayland Connect software. The Ivaldi Group developed a report on the impact of additive manufacturing on the supply chain. A…

Amazon and Holcim Back 14Trees to Drive 3D Printing in Construction

What if the future of construction wasn’t about building faster but building smarter? Construction innovator 14Trees is turning that idea into reality, now backed by a major investment from Amazon’s…

3D Printing News Briefs, October 5, 2024: JIMTOF, Sensors, Façades, & More

In 3D Printing News Briefs today, 3D Systems announced a major milestone in the commercialization of the Oqton Manufacturing OS, the 32nd Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF) announced a…

Indian Army Rolls out First on-site 3D Printed Building at Jhansi Military Station

The Indian Army has unveiled its first on-site 3D printed building, a structure at the Military Hospital in Jhansi Cantonment. This project, developed in collaboration with the Indian Institute of…

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Walmart 3D Prints Store Expansion, Marking Commercial Real Estate Milestone

Back in 2017, global enterprise Deloitte published a report about innovations in commercial real estate (CRE), which listed “five themes that CRE owners should consider integral to their business strategy.”…

3D Printing News Briefs, September 1, 2024: Conductive Silver Ink, Egg Whites, Wood Pulp, & More

We’re taking care of business first in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, and then moving on to news about a variety of different 3D printing materials, including egg whites. We’ll…

3D Printing News Briefs, August 30, 2024: Hypersonics, Gas Turbines, Pickleball, & More

We’re starting with software and business news in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, as 3DPrinterOS has announced its integration of Prusa Slicer, and Continuum Powders continues to grow its executive…

Honeywell to Provide Insulation to Mighty Buildings’ 3D Printed Homes

Additive construction (AC) startup Mighty Buildings has announced a partnership with manufacturing giant Honeywell to integrate the conglomerate’s unique insulation into Mighty Buildings’ 3D-printed homes. This collaboration centers on Honeywell’s…

On the Ground as Illinois Begins Construction on 3D Printed Housing

What resembled a space vehicle launchpad—complete with a 40 ft x 40 ft pad encircled by a steel lattice and twin two-story gantries towering over the corners—was in fact the…

3D Printing News Briefs, August 24, 2024: Certification, Biomaterials, 3D Printed Watch, & More

In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, ASTM International’s AM CoE has launched an Additive Manufacturing Certification Committee, Dimanex has joined the Autodesk Developer Network and Sustainability Tech Partner Program, and…

United Nations to 3D Print Buildings in Colombia with WASP Technology

Italy’s World’s Advanced Saving Project (WASP) is making steady progress on its advanced project for saving the world. The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has recently acquired WASP’s Crane 3D…

Holcim Argentina Introduces Tector 3D Mortar, the Country’s First Construction 3D Printing Product

Holcim has reached a significant milestone for its South American operations by launching Tector 3D Mortar, the first product of its kind made in Argentina for additive construction (AC). Developed…

3D Printing News Briefs, July 27, 2024: Materials, Biomedical Titanium Implants, & More

We’re starting with new materials in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs. Then, we’ll move on to a partnership for aerospace 3D printing, then biomedical 3D printing, and finally a three-story…

Obayashi Establishes Singapore Base for Construction 3D Printing R&D

Obayashi Corporation, headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, has been at the forefront of integrating 3D printing technology into the construction industry for about a decade. Now, the $17.28 billion Japanese giant…

3D Printing News Briefs, July 20, 2024: Aerospace Certification, 3D Printed House, & More

In 3D Printing News Briefs today, A3D Manufacturing received an important aerospace certification, and Photocentric introduced its new large-format 3D printer array, called JENI. Black Diamond is using Formlabs technology…

Al Arkan to 3D Print in Saudi and Beyond, Interview with Tarek Alhalabi

Dar Al Arkan is a Saudi-listed real-estate company that has built over 15,000 homes as well as malls, planned developments, and luxury villas. Active in eight countries, including Saudi Arabia,…

IAAC 3D Prints Low Emissions Building from Natural Materials

The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) has long been pushing the boundaries of 3D printed architecture. They have now constructed a building using locally sourced materials. The 100-square-meter…

ICON’s New Wimberley Springs Project to Feature 3D Printed Homes from CODEX Catalog

Additive construction (AC) firm ICON continues to push forward America’s homebuilding industry. Now, the firm announced a project consisting of eight single-family homes for the community of Wimberly Springs, Texas….