As projects from the likes of Apis Cor, the IAAC, the U.S. Army and WinSun have proved, 3D printing is ripe for application in construction. In theory, in the future a robotic arm/gantry, water, and c…
AECOM forms agreement with WinSun to use 3D printing in construction
American engineering company, AECOM (NYSE:ACM) has announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chinese 3D printing company WinSun, otherwise known as Yingchuang Building Technique…
Project AME the 3D printed excavator showcased in Las Vegas
This week in Las Vegas, a 3D printed excavator was showcased. The 3D printed machine redefines the use of 3D printing in construction. Project AME’s excavator was shown at the International Flui…
Apis Cor 3D prints a house in one day
Russian company Apis Cor has successfully 3D printed a full-scale house in just 24 hours. The structure was created at Apis Cor’s base in the Russian town of Stupino, outside Moscow. According t…
AAAS exploring full-scale digital fabrication methods and 3D printing to modernize construction
The latest developments in digital fabrication for construction were discussed this week at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 2017 Annual Meeting in Boston. At the meeting…
Restoring historic buildings using 3D printing and 3D scanning
Research in China has evaluated the use of 3D scanning and 3D printing in the restoration of historic buildings. The paper was written by researchers at Huazhong University of Science and Technology i…