Do you believe a 3D printer could "build" a house for use in emergency situation?

2015-09-25T09:33:55-04:00

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/the-worlds-biggest-3d-printer-will-build-emergency-houses/ar-AAeKKJy

The 'world's biggest' 3D printer will build emergency houses

The design team at WASP (World's Advanced Saving Project) will unveil what is being billed as the world's largest 3D printer on Friday in Rieti, Italy.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Sep 25 at 2015 9:40 AM

2015-09-25T09:40:00-04:00

That would have to be a huge printer! I wouldn't think that would be possible.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Sep 25 at 2015 2:12 PM

2015-09-25T14:12:51-04:00

Yes SSgt Alex Robinson; but, it would be similar to a house built on shifting sand that would not likely withstand an onslaught of wind or hail. :-)

Response by SN Alex Tufail made Sep 25 at 2015 2:15 PM

2015-09-25T14:15:44-04:00

There's a printer in development right now that was be used to build large scale items such as houses and cars. They are already working to build houses for the homeless using this process. I think that this is an excellent idea, especially if the technology becomes so mainstream that they rebuild entire communities within a matter of months or even weeks.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Sep 25 at 2015 3:12 PM

2015-09-25T15:12:42-04:00

SSgt Alex Robinson They're printing human organs with them. They'll be able to print houses. There is no limit to what can be printed, given the correct feedstock (and size of printer). Remember, they don't have to print the WHOLE house...just parts of it that can be assembled. 3d printing is basically macro nanotech.