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3D printed bridge by MX3D
After a long and challenging process of engineering, designing, constructing, and testing, This marvel is ready for the world.
The 3D printed bridge spans 12.5 meters long and 6.3 meters wide. It took 4 printing robots. 6 months of printing. 4,500 kg of stainless steel, and 1100 km of wire.
The bridge also includes a smart sensor network, to verify its structural integrity.
Before the bridge could be built, a virtual replica had to be created for stress testing
The 3D printing texture gives the bridge a more artistic feel. But the pattern differs in certain sections.
The bridge is currently on display. And will soon be installed over one of the oldest and most famous canals in the center of Amsterdam.
In the near future we’ll be able to print bridges on location. Thanks to the initial work by MX3D.
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