As discussed in earlier articles, 3D printing is transforming every industry with its unbelievable technology.

So, today, we’ll learn about the use of 3D printing in the construction industry.

Does construction use 3D printing mean that we can build houses from a printer? Well if not that, but we can always build parts and then assemble. The construction companies in UAE and China have successfully printed parts of small apartments and offices to assemble on-site, using 3D printing technology. Undoubtedly it sounds fascinating to have built a house in less than 20 days, but the question still persists, that will people want to live and work in a 3D printed home or office.

Benefits of 3D printing in the construction industry:

• Zero Waste Construction: 

In any country, a good portion of waste is generated from the demolition and construction of buildings. Materials used in construction are expensive but when handled for long months and by humans there is a lot of wastage. But when constructing using the robotic arms of a 3D printer, the material is used in the correct and balanced portions which minimize the chances of any material wastage. And undoubtedly it is environment friendly too.

• Time and Cost Reduction: 

The best of the technology is that it does not need rest or breaks, a 3D printer can work 24 hours, 7 days a week. To build one component of a building you require more than two people as labor, but to construct all the components of the building you require only one 3D printer. It not only saves human resource but also it saves time and money. Construction through 3D printing is faster and cheaper.

• Build Innovative and Complex Designs: 

Modern designs today are complex that require highly trained professionals to build. Often what is planned while designing a project on a computer is not exactly achievable in the real product. Human hands cannot exactly replicate the design created on a computer, as a result, the client has to settle for the ordinary. 

But this problem is solved when you use a 3D printer. A 3D printer can create a digital design according to the client’s requirement in a CAD file, which can be installed in the printer. The printer can read the exact design of the digital file and create the object with the same precision and detail. Thus, a 3D printer allows you to freely experiment with complex designs and turn your imagination into reality.

3D printing has just entered the construction industry and definitely will take the time to make its mark. Any new technology can take some time to accept. But the 3D printer is fascinating, faster, and cost-effective for the client and the producer both.

Stay tuned to know more about the magical world of 3D printing at AutoAbode