3D-Printed Glass Bricks Can Be Used And Reused Like Giant LEGO For Real-Life Buildings
In the latest move towards more sustainable construction, engineers at MIT have come up with an ingenious way of producing 3D-printed, reusable bricks – but the material they’ve chosen might just surprise you.
MIT Engineers 3D Printed Glass Bricks for Construction
Engineers at MIT 3D printed bricks out of glass to see if they were a viable material for construction projects.
Engineers 3D print sturdy glass bricks for building structures
Engineers developed a new kind of reconfigurable masonry made from 3D-printed, recycled glass. The bricks could be reused many times over in building facades and internal walls.
Engineers 3D print strong, multilayered glass bricks for building structures
The potential for 3D-printable glass masonry is immense. It could be reused multiple times, serving as recyclable bricks for building facades and internal walls. This breakthrough has the power to transform the construction industry and pave the way for a more sustainable future.
MIT develops recyclable 3D printed glass blocks for construction
The team points to glass’ optical properties and its “infinite recyclability” as reasons for turning to the material. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
'Brain-breaking' glass bricks are 3D printed, reusable, and strong
Using a 3D printer that works with molten glass, researchers forged LEGO-like glass bricks with a strength comparable to concrete. The bricks could have a role in circular construction in which materials are used over and over again.
Trash to tower: MIT engineers 3D-print LEGO-like glass bricks as tough as concrete
Inspired by the sustainable possibilities of circular construction, MIT engineers are creating a new type of reconfigurable masonry using 3D-printed, recycled glass. Leveraging a custom 3D glass printing technology from MIT spinoff Evenline,
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SILMO Paris 2024 spotlights 3D printed eyewear, replacement frames and more
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Netherlands to build state-of-the-art 3D-printed homes inspired by rock formations: 'These houses are more than just experimental'
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EXCLUSIVE: How One Marketing Company Is Making Big Investments in Tech to Power Custom Solutions
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World's first 3D-printed titanium road bike set to enter production
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