The plan to 3D-print a bridge in mid-air was always bonkers. How could a technology best known for creating flimsy prototypes and personalized action figures be used for permanent construction ...
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It’s an exciting time in the world of civil engineering and construction. The advent of 3D printing technology has now made ...
The bridge, which spans a river of the same name, sits on six piers ranging in height from 5 m to 42 m. It is located in the town of Hønefoss, some 60 kilometers northwest of Norway’s capital, Oslo, ...
You might remember the world’s first 3D-printed stainless-steel bridge that was built for the Red Light District in Amsterdam. It was built in 2018, but it took until now to finally be transported to ...
The level of interest and awareness of 3D printing in the rail sector has changed dramatically over the past two years. Credit: Deutsche Bahn AG / Kai Michael Neuhold. They remain on the tracks for ...
AMHERST — A UMass Amherst and MIT team have successfully strengthened an aging bridge in Great Barrington with cutting-edge 3D printing, the university announced Thursday. The 3D-printing technique is ...
Hatsushima is not a particularly busy station, relative to Japanese rail commuting as a whole. It serves a town (Arida) of about 25,000, known for mandarin oranges and scabbardfish, that is shrinking ...
3D printing is stuck in a box. Most of the printers on the market are relatively small, and the scale of objects is limited by the print area. This is acceptable for parts, tools, or toys. But let’s ...
In 2017, the 740-year-old city will become home to the world's first 3D-printed pedestrian bridge. Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying ...
Behold, the world's largest 3D-printed bridge. The Chinese creation spans 26.3 meters (a little over 86 feet) and has a width of 2.6 meters (almost 12 feet). Its design is a tribute to Chinese ...