3D printing has received much attention over the past few years. Applications include space exploration, manufacturing, even printed firearms.
Perhaps the most realistic and impactful future use will be in construction. Imagine a jobsite where glass, metal, concrete, and plastic printers are the primary building equipment. All structural components are custom-made onsite from raw feedstock. Instead of ‘tilt-up’ construction, typical fast-track commercial projects are ‘print-up’.
The idea is so crazy it might actually happen...and sooner than we think.
