Architecture

3D printing in construction has come more into focus than ever before. According to a report from Exactitude Consulting, the market is expected to grow from $503M in 2020 to about $6.5B in 2029. And as readers may know, there are…

As the Paris Olympic Games draw near, the city is witnessing an exciting development. Starting on July 18, a 400m² skatepark created using 3D concrete printing will be open to the public near the Bassin de Takis in La Défense.…

According to a study conducted by the European Parliament, between 4.8 and 12.7 million tonnes of plastic find their way into our oceans. This alarming statistic poses a significant threat to both our planet and the species inhabiting it. The…

One of the areas where we have seen rapid growth of 3D printing in recent years is in India. This is especially the case when it comes to the construction sector. With additive manufacturing poised as one of the solutions…

As we see 3D printing used in more and more industrial sectors, the question remains: what role does it play in everyday life? Is it able to influence our everyday environment? Looking at the use of 3D printing in interior…

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…