3D printing

3D printers, digital presses, and 3D printing services.

Also known as 3D home printing

1 Talk 5 Facts 5 Sources 1 verified

Key facts

Built by: ICON, Printer developed with New Story
HP
Capabilities: Prints cement walls layer by layer to form a home's structure

From talks

Results and examples shared in single talks

Target build time under 24 hours, with under 12 hours as the goal; current construction takes about 15 days 30:45 3D Home Printing for the Developing World
Target cost about $3,000 per home, compared with about $6,500 currently 30:45 3D Home Printing for the Developing World

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How we verify

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20182 events

2018Capability
Prints cement walls layer by layer to form a home's structure
“Layer by layer, you're creating a complete thermal envelope and an incredibly durable structure.” 27:49
Unverified1 source· Talk
2018Built
ICON built 3D printing
Printer developed with New Story
“we had to make it. It was all manual.” 29:27
Unverified1 source· Talk

Undated1 event

undatedBuilt
HP built 3D printing
Verified1 source· Web· archived

Talks 1

1:02:23

3D Home Printing for the Developing World

Alexandria Lafci, Brett Hagler

New Story Charity builds homes and communities with local partners, focusing on land ownership, donor transparency, and measurable impact. The founders describe how they tested their early fundraising idea with a simple crowdfunding page, then used ambitious goals and careful planning to grow. They explain why they partnered with ICON to develop a 3D cement printer, aiming to build stronger, lower-cost homes faster in places with limited resources. The talk also covers the challenges of proving the technology, involving communities, and sharing innovation across the social housing sector.

Apr 4, 2018· 1 h 2 minDiscussed 24:23