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Briefing
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- 3D Printed Steel Bridge – Dutch technology company MX3D finished 3D printing full span of first 3D printed steel bridge, measuring 12.5 meters (41 feet) long and 6.3 meters (20 feet) wide
- Robot-Enabled Process – Used four robots to 3D print steel bridge layer by layer in six months, with 4,500 kilograms of stainless steel and 1,100 kilometers of wire
- Testing – Currently undergoing testing with preliminary results showing bridge remaining sturdy with load of 30 people
- Smart Sensor Network – Will install smart sensors to monitor bridge for maintenance and repair, as well as take measurements, such as air quality and weight load in real-time, with data from sensors to be used in creating digital model of bridge
- Installation – Will be installed along Oudezijds Achterburgwal canal in city of Amsterdam in 2019
- Commercialization – Plans to commercialize 3D printing technology for other markets, like maritime, architecture, and offshore
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