Researchers Explore Aerial Robots for Construction Applications
Researchers from Empa and EPFL are investigating how aerial robots could process construction materials in the air. The team believes these flying platforms... read more »
3D Printing in Construction
3D printing in the construction industry
India’s Simpliforge Creates World’s Highest On-Site 3D Printed Structure in Himalayas
Simpliforge Creations and IIT Hyderabad have completed a 3D printed military bunker at 11,000 feet in Leh, India. The protective bunker was constructed... read more »
SCG Leads Sustainable Construction with Innovative 3D Printing Mortar
SCG Cement Co., Ltd., a prominent construction materials provider in Southeast Asia, is driving sustainable construction forward with its innovative 3D printing mortar.... read more »
Alquist 3D Completes Second Project for Walmart
Alquist 3D has completed its second concrete 3D printing project for Walmart, adding a 5,000-square-foot expansion to a store in Huntsville, Alabama. The... read more »
3D Printed Buildings Could Offer New Defense Against Earthquakes
Chinese researchers have completed seismic testing on a scaled-down 3D-printed concrete house model at the Institute of Engineering Mechanics in Hebei province. The... read more »
Giant Construction 3D Printer Can Build 3-Story Structures
Construction 3D printing company RIC Technology has introduced its latest printer model, the RIC-PRIMUS, capable of producing three-story structures. The new system can... read more »
Italy Partnership Expands Rapid Fusion’s Construction Market Presence
UK-based Rapid Fusion has partnered with Italian startup Nanoo to produce 3D-printed concrete molds for the construction industry. The initial project involved creating... read more »
3D Printed Wood Waste and Japanese Joinery Create Innovative Pavilion
Japanese firm Mitsubishi Jisho Design has unveiled a new pavilion at Dubai Design Week 2024 that combines traditional woodworking techniques with modern 3D... read more »
Thailand’s Modular 3D-Printed Building: Leading the Way with Low Carbon Mortar Solutions
Thailand is making significant strides in sustainable construction with the development of its second 3D-printed prefabricated modular building. The work of SCG Cement... read more »
BIG Unveils 3D Printed Mycelium Structure at Scandinavian Manufacturing Summit
Danish architecture firm BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) has introduced an innovative 3D-printed mycelium structure at a Scandinavian manufacturing summit, aimed at minimizing spatial... read more »
ETH Zurich Unveils Innovative Reusable Concrete Staircase with 3D Printed Moulds
ETH Zurich, in collaboration with ROK Architects, has introduced a new approach to material-saving and circular construction through the Cadenza concrete staircase. Installed... read more »
Obayashi Corporation Unveils Japan’s First 3D Printed Earthquake-Proof Building
In a country known for its seismic activity, Obayashi Corporation has achieved a significant milestone in construction technology with the creation of Japan’s... read more »
Multi-Floor 3D Printed Homes Take Shape in the Netherlands
The potential of 3D-printed architecture continues to evolve, with new projects showcasing increasing structural complexity. A forthcoming development in the Netherlands is set... read more »
Engineers Create Strong Multilayered 3D Printed Glass Bricks for Sustainable Construction
MIT engineers are exploring the potential of 3D-printed glass bricks for sustainable construction. Inspired by the concept of circular construction, these innovative glass... read more »
Amerimix’s 3D Printing Mortar Advances Sustainable Homebuilding
Amerimix, a division of Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, has announced the successful use of its 3D Printing Mortar Mix in the construction... read more »
ICON Nears Completion of 100-Home Neighborhood in Texas
ICON, in partnership with Lennar, is close to completing a community of 100 3D-printed homes in Texas. Launched in November 2022, the project... read more »
Eco-Friendly 3D Printing Transforms Concrete Construction
Engineers at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science are pioneering the use of cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) to enhance 3D-printed... read more »
3D Printed Skatepark Debuts at Paris 2024 Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics will feature the world's first 3D printed skatepark, created by construction company Saint-Gobain. The 400m² skatepark opens on July... read more »
Aims Community College Launches Online 3D Concrete Printing Course
Aims Community College is collaborating with Alquist 3D to offer an online course in 3D concrete printing. The course, "Introduction to 3D Concrete... read more »
United Utilities Launches 3D Concrete Printing Hub for Water Assets
United Utilities, in collaboration with ChangeMaker 3D, Manchester Metropolitan University, and Scottish Water, has established a 3D concrete printing hub in Wigan. This... read more »
