3D printing has already started to become a popular form of housing for many in Africa.But it is not yet a universal solution.Some of the biggest challenges facing the industry lie in its adoption and its impact on affordability.Here, we explore the three biggest challenges faced by the 3D printable homes sector in Africa and the solutions they offer to […]
Categories: GiftsMore than 2,000 companies in the European Union and the US have created and sold 3D printers in the past five years, according to new data.More than 5,000 firms in the world, including Apple, Google and Facebook, have also created and used 3D printables.According to the data, Ireland has been a key beneficiary of 3D-printed products, which the country exported […]
Categories: Property typeWhen you need a home 3D printer you should consider buying a 3d printer that can print your own home, say experts.Photo: Supplied The technology is not new, but it’s been on the rise.In September last year the company behind the popular 3D Printer app 3Dprinting announced it had completed a major trial of the technology at the Melbourne Institute […]
Categories: Property typeThe Sport bible says that a “3D printer” is a device that produces “objects in 3D by using special printing technologies”.But what exactly does that mean?And what exactly are 3D printers, and how do you use one to print your own?The answer to both is a bit complicated, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find the answers to these questions […]
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