The First 3D-Printed Bridge In The United States
It isn't the world's first bridge to be created using 3D-printing technology, but it is reported to be the first time in the United States that a bridge has been produced using this building method.
It was created at Camp Pendleton in California, marines used a 3D printer to create the bridge several weeks ago as part of their Steel Knight exercises. They reportedly had the goal for the marines to learn to operate the 3D printing technology equipment on their own and the effort proved to be a success.
But they admit that there is still room for improvement and they ultimately want such a project to be fulfilled by as few individuals as possible.
Their tests with the 3D-printing technology have involved a focus on combat engineering applications and they've previously used it to create a 500-square foot barracks room last year, that only took them just 40 hours to produce.
The possibilities with this technology continue to prove to be rather limitless, who knows where you might see a 3D printer end up next or what it might be producing. The 3D printing market is expected to continue to see significant growth in the years to come, with North America being a significant contributor to that growth.
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Was wondering how long it takes them but this is going to change the combat engineers role for sure. 40 hours is good time
@doitvoluntarily hello dear friend, excellent news. It is amazing what 3D printers are doing, that they can achieve food and parts of the human organism is the maximum, hence they can do anything
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