3D Printing: The future of construction industry
1 year, 5 months ago

3D Printing: The future of construction industry

The Hindu  

Prof. Suhas Ramachandra The construction industry stands on the brink of a technological revolution, with 3D printing technology set to redefine traditional building methods. The process of 3D printing a building involves the use of computer-aided design software to create a digital blueprint. 3D printing and related aspects of construction technology were showcased at the “Concrete Panorama & Deminar - 2023”, organized by the Indian Concrete Institute - Bengaluru Centre, on July 13 and 14 in Bengaluru. In addition to 3D printing, the event featured live demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies, including robotic construction, advanced formwork systems, sustainable materials, and smart building technologies.

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Future building: How 3D printing is paving new avenues in construction
1 year, 8 months ago

Future building: How 3D printing is paving new avenues in construction

Hindustan Times  

Typically, a 2,000 square foot home takes about four months to construct. Industry experts see 3D printing as the construction sector’s next big moment, and for a country like India, it holds a massive promise of affordable housing. In April 2021, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated India’s first 3D printed home in Chennai, made by a tech start-up called …

IIT Guwahati develops 3D printing technology which can cut concrete use by 75%
2 years, 11 months ago

IIT Guwahati develops 3D printing technology which can cut concrete use by 75%

India Today  

Researchers at IIT Guwahati have manufactured 3D printed urban furniture using local industrial waste to make construction materials. Details of the innovation The IIT Guwahati researchers utilised a specially-developed printable concrete containing industrial waste as binders to manufacture 3D printed furniture. About the 3D printer IIT Guwahati researchers have developed a new 3D printing technology that can decrease concrete usage …

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