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3D printing Robot is gonna Build a Steel Bridge
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I never knew that a 3D printer would really work outside printing little toys for Mascots. But, as it seems, it is already ready to mould and print our future! Welcome to the new World! And it all starts with a bridge!! MX3D, a research and development startup company, will use robots to 3D print a pedestrian bridge across one of
Amsterdam’s canals. The versatile six-axis robotic arms will ‘draw’
steel structures in 3D, starting from one side of the canal and building
across until it reaches the other end. The robot will also print its
own support, which allows it to work autonomously. The location of the
bridge will be announced soon and construction is set to commence in
2017.
Joris Laarman, the designer of the bridge says, “I strongly believe in the future of digital production and local
production, in “the new craft”. This bridge will show how 3D printing
finally enters the world of large-scale, functional objects and
sustainable materials while allowing unprecedented freedom of form. The
symbolism of the bridge is a beautiful metaphor to connect the
technology of the future with the old city, in a way that brings out the
best of both worlds.”
The team has been able to overcome the shape and size restrictions
of conventional 3D printing. This 3D printing robot works out of the box, i.e., by printing with 6-axis industrial robots, they are no longer limited to a square box in which everything happens.
MX3D engineers spent a lot time perfecting
the robotic printer, which they say first started off as “worm-like blobs.” A few things did go wrong
along the way, “a welding machine exploded, nozzles got stuck and the
robot got destroyed.” Eventually—after “endless testing”—MX3D engineers
were able draw complex sculptures in mid-air and then speed up the
process.
This project is supported by partners, Autodesk, Heijmans, Air Liquide sponsors, ABB robotics, STV,
Delcam, Within, Lenovo, public partners TU Delft, AMS, Amsterdam City
Council.
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Already 3D printers have set their marks in many industries but this their first ever BIG venture. Hope all goes right!
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