Concrete components are traditionally made by casting. But the mold needed places significant limitations on design possibilities. 3D printing now provides new freedom in shaping. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are experimenting with various processes, including selective binding. This technology has made it possible for the first time to create intricate, bionic structures from real concrete.
From tailor-made implants to weight-optimized aircraft and automobile parts: 3D printing has already become an everyday technology in many industry segments. And it’s high time that architecture can benefit from 3D printing as well, says Dr. ...
