Amsterdam opens world’s first 3D printed bridge

3d bridge; amsterdam; engineering; architecture; sustainability

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A 3D-printed pedestrian bridge designed by Joris Laarman and built by Dutch robotics company MX3D has opened in Amsterdam, Netherlands, six years after the project was first launched.

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Located on the Oudezijds Achterburgwal canal in the city's Red Light District, the bridge is 12 meters long, weighs 4.9 tons and was manufactured from stainless steel rods by six-axis robotic arms with welding equipment. The print took about six months to complete.

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Its curved S-shaped form and balustrades with lattice-like perforations were designed using parametric modeling software.

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The team behind the project said the technique shows how 3D printing technology can lead to the construction of more efficient and sustainable structures . “By stepping up our game and willingness to make changes as designers and engineers, we can bring the innovation needed to make a difference in the environment,” says engineer Stijn Joosten.

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The bridge has a network of state-of-the-art sensors that allow monitoring of changes such as vibration, temperature and public interaction .

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