3D-printed infrastructure

Fromhousestosolar farmsto themoon, 3D printing is vastly expanding in scope. This includes the use of a variety of materials, such as a stainless steel pedestrian bridge installed in Amsterdam (though it wasremovedin 2023 following the expiration of a two-year permit). Experiments with 3D-printed facilities demonstrating the versatility and adaptability of this technology include smart infrastructure inCambridge, England; public toilets inDubbo, Australia; and a school inLviv, Ukraine. 3D printing could prove to be an attractive solution to multiple challenges the U.S. is currently facing, from the housing crisis to the infrastructure crisis. It may also resolve issues such as supply chain issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and labor shortages.