The University of Maine, already home to the world’s largest 3D printer, developed an even bigger one that may one day build entire neighborhoods. Dubbed the “Factory of the Future 1.0,” this new printer is four times larger than the current one and is capable of producing objects up to 96 feet long, 32 feet wide, and 18 feet high using 500 pounds of material per hour. The university aims to use the printer to scale up its bio-based-3D printed home technology, paving the way for affordable print