With recent advancements in 3D printing technology, we’ve seen builders, architects, and designers take advantage of the same. The applications of 3D printing technology have expanded from building small-scale objects, toys, and contraptions to full-scale buildings and vehicles. We recently saw an Indian startup build an entire house using 3D printing technology. And now, Amsterdam recently inaugurated the world’s first 3D-printed steel bridge.
Dubbed the MX3D bridge, the structure was recently installed and opened for public use in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It was inaugurated by Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and is the world’s first 3D printed stainless steel bridge. The bridge is 12-meter in length and was built by four commercially available industrial robots.
So, if the MX3D bridge could stand for a long time without any issues, we might see more such 3D-printed bridges around the world. Furthermore, as per Amsterdam municipality counselor Micha Mos, the bridge will also serve a tourist attraction in the city.
