The term “3D printing construction site” refers to a location where a 3D printer is used in conjunction with additive manufacturing methods to create structures such as homes, buildings, and other dwellings. Building with a 3D printer is a unique process that calls for specialized tools and knowledge.
The size and complexity of the structures that can be built on a 3D printing construction site is one of the main differences between a traditional construction site and a 3D printing construction site. The size and complexity of a building can only be constrained by the materials, methods, and time invested in its construction when using conventional building practices. However, 3D printing allows the creation of much larger and more complex structures in a shorter amount of time, with a plethora of different materials and design elements.
The speed of construction is another way in which a 3D printing site differs from a conventional building site. Since 3D printing is an additive process, it can produce a completed structure much more quickly than conventional building methods. This is helpful in many situations, but especially when time and money are limited.
Equipment and facilities beyond the 3D printer, such as storage and handling systems, climate and humidity control, and safety and protective gear, may be present at a 3D printing construction site. These may be required to guarantee a risk-free and productive 3D printing procedure.
As a whole, a 3D printing construction site is unlike any other, as it employs cutting-edge tools and methods to rapidly fabricate unique and personalized buildings.
About the Author: Reynaldo Santana
Author, Ph.D. Candidate in 3D Printing Construction, Ted Talk Speaker, 3D Printing Consultant & Mastermind Group Creator.