{"id":68415,"date":"2025-12-05T16:00:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T15:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/?p=68415"},"modified":"2025-12-04T18:53:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T17:53:07","slug":"3d-express-alquist-and-walmart-04122025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/3d-express-alquist-and-walmart-04122025\/","title":{"rendered":"3D Express: Alquist to Print 12+ Projects with Walmart and Other Commercial Retailers\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This week in 3DExpress, we\u2019re seeing 3D printing scale across industries in surprising ways. Construction company Alquist announced a major partnership with Walmart and other retailers to deploy more than a dozen printed commercial buildings across the U.S. In the cultural sphere, William &amp; Mary and Jamestown Rediscovery are using 3D scanning and printing to bring the stories of 17th-century women to life. Researchers also unveiled the most detailed digital model to date of Easter Island\u2019s iconic moai statues. In healthcare, a Saudi hospital used patient-specific 3D printed guides to save a patient\u2019s leg from amputation. In sports, a custom 3D printed brace is helping an NFL quarterback return to the field safely. Together, these stories highlight how additive manufacturing continues to push boundaries in construction, education, archaeology, medicine, and athletics.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW47939672 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47939672 BCX0\">A<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47939672 BCX0\">lquist to Print 12+ Projects with Walmart and Other Commercial Retailers<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW47939672 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alquist, a 3D construction printing company, announced its collaboration with retailer Walmart Inc and other commercial retailers to deliver more than a dozen construction projects across the United States. According to Alquist, this marks the largest-scale deployment of 3D-printed commercial building technology in U.S. history. Alquist launched a partnership model with Hugg &amp; Hall, a construction and equipment rental dealer, and FMGI, a full-service general contractor, to achieve this scale. Within this new system, FMGI owns and will lease Alquist A1X printers, financed and serviced by Hugg &amp; Hall. This model allows Alquist to sell, lease and rent its proprietary equipment and training methods to the broader construction industry.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This December, in Lamar, Missouri, the first project under this new model will begin. It will be Alquist&#8217;s third Walmart project. <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;For the first time ever in our industry, we have the right partners in place to scale 3DCP at a massive level,&#8221; <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Patrick Callahan, CEO of Alquist said. <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;For years, 3DCP has been an emerging idea. Now, it&#8217;s a proven solution being deployed by some of the nation&#8217;s largest companies.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div class=\"dnati-inside-article-leaderboard\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"dnati-1615738586\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/eu.snapmaker.com\/products\/snapmaker-u1-3d-printer?utm_source=3dnatives&#038;utm_medium=pr&#038;utm_campaign=u1launch2025&#038;utm_content=u1preorder\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"850 x 150px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/850-x-150px-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/850-x-150px-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/850-x-150px-600x106.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/850-x-150px-1200x212.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/850-x-150px-768x136.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/850-x-150px-1536x271.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/850-x-150px-2048x361.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/850-x-150px-160x28.jpeg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"850\" height=\"150\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aMVQJr8vsHI?si=Ay0x7JTOsWwysSyo\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW31488233 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31488233 BCX0\">Artifacts 3D Printed for Learning Experience about 17<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW31488233 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun Superscript SCXW31488233 BCX0\" data-fontsize=\"12\">th<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW31488233 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31488233 BCX0\"> Century Women in Jamestown<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW31488233 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW258500921 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258500921 BCX0\">William &amp; Mary Libraries and Jamestown Rediscovery teamed up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/10-reasons-why-3d-scanning-is-useful-for-3d-printing\/\">3D scan<\/a> and print artifacts for a hands-on learning experience about 17th-century women in Jamestown. Because many of the original objects <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258500921 BCX0\">can\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258500921 BCX0\"> be handled for preservation reasons, the project created touchable replicas tied to the stories of six women, funded through a Virginia Humanities grant. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW258500921 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258500921 BCX0\">Amy<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258500921 BCX0\">Stallings<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258500921 BCX0\">, an adjunct professor of history at William &amp; Mary and historian for Jamestown women\u2019s history programming, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258500921 BCX0\">curated a wide-ranging artifact list to be 3D scanned and printed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258500921 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258500921 BCX0\"> Among them were a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258500921 BCX0\"> beaver mandible, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258500921 BCX0\">a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258500921 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258500921 BCX0\">pade <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258500921 BCX0\">nosing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258500921 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258500921 BCX0\"> and shards of a ceramic jug. She hopes t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258500921 BCX0\">hat these objects will help bring <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW258500921 BCX0\">the women\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258500921 BCX0\"> lives to life<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258500921 BCX0\">.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258500921 BCX0\">Stallings explained, <em>\u201c<\/em><\/span><\/span><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW258500921 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258500921 BCX0\">Creating that physical link can be so much more powerful than simply talking about a person.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258500921 BCX0\">\u201d<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW258500921 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_68418\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68418\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/williammary.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/williammary.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/williammary-600x343.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/williammary-160x91.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-68418\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Andrew Francois, an intern working on the project, and Leah Stricker, a curator at Jamestown Rediscovery, work together to produce 3D scans and models. (Photo Credit: Ash Gonzales via William &amp; Mary News)<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">High-Res 3D Scan Lets You Explore Easter Island\u2019s Moai Like Never Before<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">A new high-resolution 3D model of the famous moai on Easter Island is giving researchers and the public their closest look yet at how these massive statues were carved. Developed by teams at the Idiap Research Institute and the Universidad de Chile, the project uses drone <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/photogrammetry-what-is-it-and-how-is-it-used-in-3d-printing-300520224\/\">photogrammetry<\/a> and laser scanning to map the quarry at Rano Raraku, where many moai were sculpted and where several unfinished figures still lie in place. The result is an incredibly detailed digital model that captures chisel marks, texture, and erosion patterns with a clarity you\u2019d never get on-site. It gives researchers new data on how ancient carvers shaped the statues from volcanic tuff, while letting anyone \u201cfly through\u2019\u2019 the quarry and explore areas that are normally restricted. It\u2019s a fresh, accessible window into one of the world\u2019s most iconic archaeological sites.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_68419\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68419\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Easter-Island-Close-up.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Easter-Island-Close-up.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Easter-Island-Close-up-600x343.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Easter-Island-Close-up-160x91.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-68419\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Easter Island Moai Statues (Photo Credit: Shutterstock)<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Saudi Hospital Uses 3D Printing to Save Patient\u2019s Leg<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-teams=\"true\">A team of surgeons at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Riyadh successfully removed a complex tumor from a patient\u2019s upper femur and hip joint using patient-specific 3D printed guides. The tumor\u2019s location typically carries a high risk of amputation, but the custom guides mapped the bone\u2019s irregular contours, allowing millimeter-precise resection while preserving the joint. High-resolution imaging and 3D printing enabled the surgeons to perform the procedure with unprecedented accuracy and safety. The patient was able to walk within hours after surgery thanks to an immediately implanted custom-fitted prosthetic hip, dramatically shortening the usual recovery period. The hospital\u2019s 3D printing program, recognized globally, provides surgeons with visual and tactile blueprints that reduce uncertainty, save bone, and expand what is surgically possible. Experts say the approach is transforming care for patients with aggressive bone tumors in anatomically challenging areas, making high-risk, limb-saving procedures more consistent and reproducible.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_68428\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68428\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/saudi3dprintedleg.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/saudi3dprintedleg.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/saudi3dprintedleg-600x343.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/saudi3dprintedleg-160x91.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-68428\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Photo Credit: King Faisal Specialist Hospital)<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>NFL Footballer Uses 3D Printed Pad to Support Injured Leg<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-teams=\"true\">Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones is navigating a fibula injury while wearing a custom 3D printed pad on game days. The pad was created by two of Jones\u2019 former Duke teammates through their company, PROTECT3D, which specializes in patient-specific 3D printed bracing. Using a simple smartphone scan of Jones\u2019 leg, the device is designed to fit precisely, providing lightweight and anatomically accurate protection without restricting movement on the field. Jones praised the innovation, noting that it is low-profile and comfortable, allowing him to focus on the game. PROTECT3D combines clinical precision, biomechanics, and advanced 3D printing to produce braces that aid faster recovery and improved performance. The process involves scanning the patient\u2019s anatomy, designing the device with millimeter-level accuracy, 3D printing it in an FDA-certified facility, and delivering it directly to the user. Jones\u2019 experience highlights how 3D printing is transforming sports medicine, offering custom, functional solutions that can help athletes recover stronger and return to play safely.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_68430\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68430\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/article-photo-nfl-3d-print-pad-colts.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/article-photo-nfl-3d-print-pad-colts.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/article-photo-nfl-3d-print-pad-colts-600x343.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/article-photo-nfl-3d-print-pad-colts-160x91.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-68430\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">NFL 3D Printed Pads (Photo Credit: PROTECT3D)<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What do you think of Walmart expanding into construction-scale 3D printing through its new partnership with Alquist? Let us know in a comment below or on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/4987104\/\">LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/3Dnatives\/\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0pages! Plus, don\u2019t forget to sign up for our free weekly\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/3d-printing-newsletter\/\">Newsletter<\/a>\u00a0to get the latest 3D printing news straight to your inbox. You can also find all our videos on our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCMWrNpdLOXa7BffRKXZoaZw\">YouTube<\/a>\u00a0channel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>*Cover Photo Credit: Alquist 3D<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week in 3DExpress, we\u2019re seeing 3D printing scale across industries in surprising ways. 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