3D-printed bridge points the way to greener construction

MIT researchers created a framework that accounts for 3D printer hardware constraints when optimizing structural designs, making the technology more practical for real-world construction. The research shows that improved printer technology could significantly cut material waste in 3D-printed construction projects.

MIT researchers developed a framework that folds a printer’s real-world limits into the optimization, while revealing that better hardware could sharply reduce material use.

This story was originally published by MIT News – Construction/Architecture.