Top 5 Videos Of The Week: 3D printed buildings in Dubai…

We found the TOP 5 VIDEOS of the week about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is shaping and changing our society. If you enjoy these, you can view even more 3D printing videos on our Youtube channel. Hope you’ll enjoy and have a great Sunday!

Top 1: Real Estate and 3D Printing

Here is a brief overview of the various initiatives that exist in the 3D construction and printing sector! In Dubai, for example, 25% of buildings are expected to be additively manufactured within the next 7 years. The first achievements were in office design. These were built in 7 days using 3D technologies and inaugurated in 2016. In particular, additive manufacturing has made it possible to shorten lead times and reduce labour costs. The video also includes 3D printed social housing in Nantes and the New Story and ICON projects:

Top 2: 3D printing in the medical sector is helping surgeries

Last year, the St. Louis Medical Center opened on the campus of the University of Washington. It includes various Stratasys 3D printers that allow to create multiple medical devices, including surgical models to better prepare for a delicate operation or to show the patient and family what the condition really looks like. This is the case of the little Sasha who was born wi th a malformation in her spine. The medical centre printed a model of her spine; 16 hours of printing were necessary to make it. The 10-year-old girl was therefore able to get a better understanding of her condition and the operation: