World’s Largest Delta 3D Printer Can Print Almost Zero-Cost Houses Out Of Mud
When 3D printing was introduced, it promised to change the world. And thanks to The World’s Advanced Saving Project ( WASP ) that might not have been just some empty words.
Innovator Massimo Moretti has launched the project with the aim to help out the developing countries by creating affordable housing. And by affordable, we mean a house built for less than a 100 Euros (around $110 USD). It was achieved with the world’s largest delta-style 3D printer that stands 12 meters tall (40 feet). It can produce full-size buildings using only mud, clay and plant fibers for reinforcement, keeping the production cost under a 100 Euros mark (the first house it built actually cost less than 50 Euros). The printer can lay down from 60 cm to 1 meter of material every day.
Moretti says: “ When the work starts again, we will raise the wall until 4 meters, then we’ll create the door and build the roof. In the future we will test new materials and continue the research on soil and straw. ”
More info: wasproject (h/t: inhabitat )
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University Students Make A 3D Printer That Prints Soil And Grass
The future means printing your own garden. Yes, that’s the idea behind printGreen designed by the students at University of Maribor. It’s a CNC machine (which means it’s entirely computer controlled) that prints using a mixture of grass seeds, soil and water. The images will sprout grass later on, making for some crazy green designs. As long as clay soil and small seeds are used, anyways – the former for better printing, the latter to fit through the nozzle!
The project was made by a student group headed by prof. Dušan Zidar of the University Of Maribor, Slovenia. The group was comprised of Maja Petek, Tina Zidanšek, Urška Skaza, Danica Rženičnik and Simon Tržan. The project website states that “Print Green transverses the term ‘think, before you print’ as the used motto and turns it into the slogan of an alternative modern society – “print, because it is green”.
More info: print-green.org | facebook (h/t: mymodernmet )
Watch it write its own name:
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Injured Tortoise Freddy Gets World’s First 3D Printed Shell
Things were looking grim for tortoise Freddy when he was caught in a bush fire in Brazil. Thankfully a group of tech savvy surgeons called The Animal Avengers assembled to his rescue and gave Freddy a second chance in the form of an awesome 3D printed shell.
“ Freddy was the first tortoise in the world to receive a fully rebuilt hull and the first creature that we, as a newly formed group of animal rescuers, decided to help, ” said the designer Cicero Moraes. He managed to recreate a 3D version of a former shell looking only at Freddy’s pictures. The design was sent to a dental surgeon, Dr. Paulo Miamoto, who then 3D printed the actual shell.
Awesome news for Freddy, and a glimpse into the promising future for the rest of us.
(h/t: boredpanda )
Freddie the tortoise is lucky to be alive after getting burned in a bush fire
His shell was badly damaged so a group of volunteers made him a new one…with a 3D printer!
The group call themselves The Animal Avengers, and as you can see, their skills are superhuman
The new shell fitted Freddy perfectly but it needed a little color
So the team hand-painted it to look as natural as possible
It looks just as good as the real thing!
The Animal Avengers assemble includes four vets, one dental surgeon and a 3D designer
The real Avengers are nothing compared to this superhero team!
Watch Freddy in action:
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3D-Printed City Shells For Hermit Crabs by Aki Inomata
Japanese artist Aki Inomata combines architecture, cutting-edge 3D printing technology and hermit crabs together in one brilliant project, titled “Why Not Hand Over a “Shelter” to Hermit Crabs?” Inspired by the urban landscapes of the biggest cities in the world, Inomata used 3D printing to create elegant shells for the little hermit crabs, which change their shelters as soon as they grow out of their old ones. As they often borrow shells cast off by other species (like sea snails), Inomata decided to hand them beautiful new specially-made shelters instead.
The artist came up with this unique idea when she found out about a similar bit of behavior among humans; the location of the former French Embassy in Japan, which had been French land, became Japanese from October 2009 for the following fifty years, after which it will be returned to France. “ The same piece of land is peacefully transferred from one country to the other, ” writes Inomata. “ These kinds of things take place without our being aware of it. “
Be sure to click on the videos below, which will show not only the process of hermit crab shell 3D printing, but also the surreal spectacle of the crabs receiving their gifts.
More info: aki-inomata.com (h/t: spoon-tamago )
New York City
Windmill landscape
Thailand
Santorini, Greece
Port City
Greece
Why Not Hand Over a “Shelter” to Hermit Crabs?
Process:
Audra
Dutch Couple Moves Into The First 3D-Printed Concrete House In The Netherlands
Back on the 30th of April, a Dutch couple received the keys to the first Dutch 3D-printed concrete home. The house, located in Eindhoven, is a single-story home with a floor area of 94 square meters, and is not merely a display of advanced 3D printing technology – it complies with all of the strict building requirements of The Netherlands. According to Project Milestone , this home is just first of five 3D-printed homes planned to built, with each new one becoming more complex than the one before.
The company says that house’s unique boulder-like shape is intentional, as it not only fits in with the home’s natural location, but also showcases the freedom of form offered by 3D concrete. Theo Salet, a Professor of Concrete Structures in the Eindhoven University of Technology, said that with this small building, a first major step has been taken in the development of construction into a high-quality manufacturing industry. “From design to implementation, digitalization leads to sustainable and affordable homes tailored to the wishes of the occupant. I’m proud that the knowledge we’ve developed at TU/e has led to this innovation by industry, with the help of the municipality, within a short timeframe,” said the professor.
More info: Project Milestone
Just last week, one Dutch couple received the keys to the first Dutch 3D-printed concrete home
Project Milestone says that 3D-printed can be built faster than regular homes, and offer more flexibility and personalized designs. “The ambition of the Project Milestone partners is for 3D concrete printing to eventually become a sustainable construction method that contributes to solving the housing shortage,” says the company.
“The house consists of 24 printed concrete elements which were printed layer by layer at the printing plant in Eindhoven,” explains Project Milestone . “The elements were transported by truck to the building site and placed on a foundation. The house was then provided with a roof and frames, and the finishing touches applied.”
The company says that as the building technique is developed further, the following homes will become increasingly complex and have additional floors. While the first buildings will be printed off-site, the final two-story home will be built entirely on-site.
The home’s unique shape resembles a large boulder in order to blend in with the surroundings and showcase what 3D concrete is capable of
“Innovation is an important pillar in construction. In addition to affordable homes, the market increasingly demands innovative housing concepts. With the 3D-printed home, we’re now setting the tone for the future: the rapid realization of affordable homes with control over the shape of your own house,” says Yasin Torunoglu, the alderman for housing, neighborhoods, work and spatial development in the Municipality of Eindhoven. “Innovation and discovery with an eye for design is in Eindhoven’s DNA. We don’t do it alone here but together. I’m proud that this promising innovation has a place in our city and, more importantly, that it provides people with an affordable home.”
Five 3D-printed homes are planned to be build byProject Milestone, with each being more complex than the one before
While the first four homes will be printed off-site, the final one will be built completely on-site
The company has also released an informative video explaining the whole 3D printing process – you can watch it here !
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3D Printer – Modern Equipment with Lots of New Promises
One of the most startling inventions of the twenty-first century is 3D printers. With a bright great future ahead they are a turning point in the history of industry. The aspect of owning things, repairing them and getting a better version of them is changing drastically. 3D printers have a mechanism of production that uses different sorts of cells in special shapes in sophisticated patterns. With that said, a 3D printer provisions you with accuracy and durability in the manufactured objects in focus.
What You Expect from a Modern 3D Printer?
The first thing to expect from this modern manufacturing option is custom designing. Without a doubt the device must print the objects and come up with a second replica of anything as you wish. This accuracy that you are looking forward is crucial for the printer. Whether you want your printer for your home use or you are running a factory where manufacturing needs a large 3d printer, the outcome is the most important part of your concern. No one wants to invest in a product that does not stand the test of use and performance. This quest is normal among the users. Nothing can replace the quality of a product. Not even a cheaper price because poor performance costs you double or maybe even triple. A Winbo 3D Printer selection among the many other products can lead to an experience worth trying.
Can an Industry Suffice with One 3D Printer?
Industrial needs are large. Manufacturing requirements of objects differ. You need small objects and bigger objects. The material also changes from one production to another. An industrial 3d printer can be small or large, depending on the needs of an industry. In a factory where running more than one 3D Printerneeds expert workers, engineers, operators and designers, the need of guaranteed and top quality printers is the first concern of every investor. Acquiring a good fleet of printers at one time is an investment challenge which has its own apprehension. Winbo 3D Printer can be considered a genuine answer to these apprehensions as there is every technical reason for you to have them in your factory. Winbo comes in 14 different models and multiple capabilities. Choosing a smart collection from these for your manufacturing workshop is really a wise decision. Accurate performance, stable working ability and choice of designs and sizes in Winbo printers can make your production hassle-free and trustworthy.
Are Winbo Printers a Golden Earning Opportunity for Agents and Marketers?
In the market of 3D printers, users are searching for devices that adhere to quality and accurate performance. Consumers’ quest is to get a reliable printer whether small or big, that pays them back in all forms. This is a new experience and no one wants to face a situation where he is stuck with no solution at hand. If you look at the new Winbo 3D Printer as a trustworthy product that has the ability to stand the test of time and performance, you will find it to be the best marketing product. Reselling and marketing this new invention is highly profitable in the famous big markets of the world where business is hot.
What Features do Winbo 3D Printers Come with?
To know the printing ability of these printers, look at the specifications of this device. They have great production features like the possibility of manufacturing different sizes and using materials of multiple natures and colors. High speed is another feature which is exactly what the consumers look for. Time is money now and slow speed production is of no value. Working with the speed of a desktop printer, these are the printers for twenty-first century. Another feature that is very keenly searched for is batch printing. When you need to print small objects in bulk you do not want your 3D printer to work to manufacture these tiny objects one by one. That is a huge consumption of time especially when you need to market a big number of objects. The company has multiunit printers also that can print a whole personalized batch of six or nine objects in a single performance. These modern features had been a dream just a little time back but they are a reality now. Color variety is also expanded and you can find all the twelve basic colors apart from other unconventional colors like silver, gold, multi-color etc.
Can a Household Benefit from a 3D Printer?
A home needs many things on daily basis. Some are made of plastic while others are made of ceramics or metal. Your kitchen tap is dripping, your car’s engine needs a little spare part, you need new tool for gardening, the little chair of your kid has broken, and the list goes on. Until you go to the market to buy what you need or place an order online and wait for it to arrive, a good amount of time will have gone. You need these things fast and the best solution for this is to have a desktop 3d printer. A household is going to experience amazing changes in life with a desktop 3d printer. These changes as we can assume are mostly going to be positive and leading to a life that is more comfortable and advanced.
What is the Future of 3D printing?
The future of 3D printing is brighter than anyone of us can think or evaluate. This technology has yet to uncover wonders of production. The possibilities that are presumed to come up are mind boggling. Industries of mass manufacture that are a great threat to our environment may not have any future role. Does that mean our planet will find a moment of peace from pollution? Natural resources that are brutally consumed and burnt to fulfill human needs will be saved from further cruelty? Will it be possible to manufacture what exactly is needed and not to fill warehouses with goods that have no market? Is healthy and nutritious food manufacturing will also be possible? We are still at the threshold of a new industrial era which has yet to unravel its wonders and secrets. If you want to reveal many of these wonders yourself, get a large 3D printer and go creative in using it but with positive intentions.
