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3-D Printing a Skyscraper
Dubai-based construction technologies firm Cazza has announced plans to build the world’s first 3D printed skyscraper. The firm will be able to 3D print high rises using a new construction technique called ’crane printing’. Cazza will use cranes with added units that are specifically created for building 3D printed structures 80m and above. CEO of Cazza said: "When we first thought of implementing 3D printing technologies, we were mostly thinking of houses and low-rise buildings. Developers kept asking us if it was possible to build a 3D printed skyscraper. Through our technologies, we will be able to build architecturally complex buildings at never-before seen speeds." I wonder if they can print fireproofing? A mechanical engineer at Cazza, said: "The material side leaves vast possibilities with concrete and steel being just one of many materials that can be used with 3D printing." Concrete and steel is one material? Now THAT'S news! Posted by: Bobby 2017-03-16 |
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