From bridges to cars, 3D printing proved this year that it’s still relevant and exciting.
The 12 metre-long stainless steel bridge will be the world’s largest 3D printed metal structure. The finished structure will be opened to pedestrians and cyclists in Amsterdam.
Thanks to reinforced, pre-stressed concrete and 3D-printing techniques, the bridge (which is primarily intended for cyclists) can safely bear the weight of 40 trucks. In total, the structure took just three months to build.
The bicycle bridge is being 3D printed from pre-stressed and reinforced concrete and will measure 8 meters in length and 3.5 meters in width when it is set up.
