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3D Printing in Construction: The Additive Manufacturing Technology Moving From Prototype to Production

3D printing in construction uses large-scale additive manufacturing to build structural elements — walls, foundations, and complete structures. Concrete printing dominates current work with companies like ICON, Apis Cor, and COBOD leading deployments. Applications range from affordable housing to military to commercial. Understanding 3D printing capabilities and limitations helps contractors evaluate this emerging technology.