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When we think of furniture or homes, it is undeniable that the material that comes first to mind is wood. However, the creation of objects with wood has been controversial due to wasteful practices that contribute to air, water and…

This week in our 3DExpress, we take a look at ICON, a company that has developed a new concrete 3D printer to quickly and easily enable the construction of multistory structures. Called Phoenix, it measures over 20 meters and can…

Ramadan, one of the most well-known and important Muslim holidays, started this week. And what better way to celebrate it than with 3D printing? Or at least that is what one Saudi businesswoman, Wajnat Abdulwahed, seemed to believe as she…

It’s time to take a look back at some of the news that has marked the additive manufacturing sector this week! We start this 3DExpress with a new development from Aectual: the company is now offering 3D-printed objects made from…

In Alaska, where rugged landscapes and harsh winters have exacerbated the housing crisis , researchers at Penn State have developed a promising solution to alleviate the state’s housing shortage. Led by Professor José Pinto Duarte, Stuckeman Chair in Design Innovation…

There are a number of players in the concrete 3D printing field, particularly in the renewable energies sector. Among them is 3D-LINE. This is a brand of the company V-Concept, founded in 2017. It specializes in concrete and plastic 3D…

As climate change accelerates and sea levels surge, coastal communities worldwide confront an unprecedented threat. Compounding this challenge is the alarming decline of coral reefs. While 3D printing has previously addressed these issues individually, Miami-based tech company Kind Designs has…

Super Bowl Sunday is quickly coming up! This Sunday, the Chiefs vs. 49ers showdown will kick off at the Allegiant Stadium for Super Bowl LVIII, and, in an event characterized by hype due to factors like the romance between Travis…

Sustainable materials are increasingly in the spotlight as both companies and research teams try to find more eco-friendly alternatives for different industries. One of the sectors that places most emphasis on this quest for sustainability is the construction industry. This…

As we all know, additive manufacturing is being implemented in a growing number of sectors. One example is construction, where 3D printed housing is booming. In fact, soon we may see the first 3D printed house in Portugal. Not only…

Engineering students at the public research university Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in the Australian state of Victoria have developed an approach to produce a conductive and more stable concrete for 3D printing buildings. As part of their study,…

Additive manufacturing is transforming and revolutionizing construction methods, opening up new possibilities in terms of efficiency, customization and sustainability in a constantly evolving industry. Holcim, a company specializing in concrete 3D printing, has recently completed the construction of the “Phoenix”…