3D printing has been around for a long time, but the technology is only now beginning to come into its own. Originally used for industrial manufacturing and prototyping, 3D printers are becoming more affordable and easier to use. 3D printing is now more widespread than ever before and is being used in industries beyond plastic toys and prototypes—and construction is one of them!

While 3D printing is often associated with the creation of plastic toys, it can also be used in construction. For example, a team at Cornell University has developed technology that uses 3D printing and robotics to build structures out of concrete that are 10 times stronger than cement-based buildings.

If that wasn’t impressive enough, here are some other notable examples of how 3D printing has been used in construction over the last decade:

• A 3D-printed mansion was completed in China in 2016.
• Also in 2016, the Dubai Future Foundation constructed it’s 2700-square foot Office of the Future using a 3D printer. Construction took just 17 days!

3D printers are also becoming more affordable and easier to use.

With the introduction of new materials, such as carbon fiber, 3D printing is no longer confined to prototyping. It’s now possible to create finished products using 3D printing technology. In addition, you can get more value out of your designs by using a variety of manufacturing techniques that are available in an office setting rather than waiting for them to be sent out for production.

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