Las Vegas Raiders stadium torch, the world’s tallest 3D printed structure?

Dimensional Innovations is a Kansas-based design, technology, and fabrication firm with a national presence. Using a large-scale additive manufacturing solution developed by Thermwood Corporation, Dimensional Innovations was able to build a 93 feet tall structure. Unveiled a couple of days ago, the 3D printed piece is installed at the new stadium of Las Vegas Raiders, a National Football League (NFL) team, formerly known as Oakland Raiders. For the moment, the impressive Las Vegas Raiders stadium torch is considered to be the tallest additively manufactured structure in the world!

The giant 3D printed structure is actually a Memorial Torch commemorating the team’s manager of 39 years. Al Davis was an American football coach and the principal owner and general manager of the Oakland Raiders from 1972 until his death in 2011. The 3D printed Al Davis Memorial Torch is nine-stories tall; it was installed at the newly built Allegiant Stadium, located in a town called Paradise in the state of Nevada. Reportedly, it took about 50,000 hours in total to design, manufacture and erect the impressive installation.

The nine-stories tall Memorial Torch at the Allegiant Stadium. (All image credits: Dimensional Innovations)

Justin Wood, Sports Practice Director at Dimensional Innovations, says: “Al Davis maintains a significant and lasting influence on the Raiders organization, so we knew his legacy needed to shine bright at their new stadium in Las Vegas. Building the torch was a significant undertaking and one we knew was important to get right. We’re thrilled with the final result and the homage it pays to Mr. Davis.”