New sustainably constructed houses are being put to the test to see if they can withstand real-world weather conditions. A team of researchers from the University of Bristol has successfully mimicked ...
We’re no strangers to ICON’s 3D printing technology, as we’ve seen what its Vulcan printer is capable of a bunch of times. And one of the most impressive structures to be shaped by this innovative ...
The University of Maine just revealed the world's largest 3D printer, and it is an absolute beast. The printer, which the university named Factory of the Future, is able to print objects 96 feet long, ...
While 3D printing is often touted as a way to make housing more affordable, its current costs tell a different story. However ...
Giant 3D printers for construction can help make housing more affordable—as in a neighborhood in Austin, Texas, where a 33-foot-long machine recently squeezed out the walls of tiny new houses for ...
Even if you’re not all that into construction work and equipment, the name ICON might ring a bell. It’s the company behind one of the most insane 3D printers out there, a piece of hardware that can ...
3D-printed homes go up fast and cut construction waste, but one advantage stands out most. It can affect comfort and ...
Craig Pettit, president of MRB Robotics, monitors a 3D printer as it adds a layer of concrete to a future self-storage facility in Payne Springs. Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer Hugo and Erica ...
3D printing is taking home construction to new heights. In Houston, a giant printer is building what designers say is the first 3D-printed two-story house in the U.S. The machine has been pouring a ...