While 3D printing is often touted as a way to make housing more affordable, its current costs tell a different story. However ...
The University of Maine just revealed the world's largest 3D printer, and it is an absolute beast. The printer, which the university named Factory of the Future, is able to print objects 96 feet long, ...
3D-printed homes go up fast and cut construction waste, but one advantage stands out most. It can affect comfort and long-term costs.
New sustainably constructed houses are being put to the test to see if they can withstand real-world weather conditions. A team of researchers from the University of Bristol has successfully mimicked ...
Tests are underway on a house that was created with a 3D printer by the University of Maine. At the same time, the university is collaborating with a Bangor nonprofit to create a first-in-the-nation ...
Three-dimensional printing technology has been pitched as a fix for America’s housing affordability crisis, promising faster builds and lower costs. But a close look at the actual numbers, from ...
3D printing is becoming more popular as a construction method, with multiple companies building entire 3D-printed neighborhoods in various parts of the world. But the technique has come under scrutiny ...
Avon-based Mears Machine Corp., which has invested millions of dollars in 3D metal printers since last year, sees the technology as a key that could unlock massive growth for the company in the coming ...