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In this week’s #3DExpress, we welcome the wintry winds of December with a rather chilly offering. U.S. army scientists have successfully 3D printed an ice dollhouse, which they hope will open up possibilities for construction 3D printing in cold, remote…

In October of 2023, the US Climate Vulnerability Index was released. In that report, Kentucky was listed as one of the most at-risk states in the nation for environmental disasters. Eastern Kentucky is particularly vulnerable due to its geography, and…

In a historic milestone for construction in Chile, the country’s first 3D printed house has been inaugurated in the Biobío region. The project, known as Casa Semilla, marks a significant advance in the adoption of new technologies in the housing…

3D printing has already made huge waves in the construction industry—there are 3D printed houses and buildings all over the world, an abundance of research on 3D printing materials for construction, and a growing number of 3D printing construction companies…

The construction industry is one of the most innovative sectors, where new technologies and materials are continually being tested and fine-tuned to move toward more sustainable construction and solve long-standing problems. Additive manufacturing is one of the technologies being studied…

Glass is remarkable because as long as it isn’t contaminated, it can be infinitely recycled without properties changing. That’s part of the appeal of its use in additive manufacturing, and compared to traditional glass casting, AM methods may allow for…

As online shopping interfaces become increasingly popular, new solutions to support this technology must be developed. That’s why Walmart built an extension to their store in Athens, Tennessee that’s dedicated to online delivery and pickup services. However, this building is…

In our #Working3D interview series, we tell you about exciting professions within the AM landscape. In this latest interview, we learned how exactly AM can be used in product design. To do this, we spoke to Alex Kimber, industrial designer…

We have heard it time and time again, one of the biggest crises facing different regions in the world is the lack of housing in different areas. Whether in the US, India, the EU or anywhere else, many countries are…

On Friday, July 26th, 2024, the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games officially opened! And since then we have seen incredible feats of prowess from athletes the world over in about 40 sports. But of course, not everyone can make it…

3D printing has once again proved its worth in the construction sector: Ukrainian start-up UTU, a manufacturer of 3D printers for houses, has just completed the manufacturing of a home in the town of Irpin, west of Kiev. This is…

The aim of 3DExpress is to look back each week at some of the week’s news that we didn’t cover otherwise. Because there’s a lot going on in the 3D printing market! This week, learn more about the homebuyers who…