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3D Printed House

CONSTRUCTION CAN BE A LONG PROCESS, WHETHER YOU’RE BUILDING A MASSIVE TOWER OR A SIMPLE HOME, BUT ONE COMPANY IS TRYING TO CHANGE THAT: THEY’VE SPED UP THE PROCESS BY BUILDING A HOUSE WITH A 3D PRINTER.

THIS -- IS THE HOUSE IN QUESTION.
LOCATED IN RUSSIA, IT IS ABOUT 11-HUNDRED SQUARE FEET, AND TOOK ABOUT 24 HOURS TO CREATE. THE HOUSE IS THE BRAINCHILD OF APIS COR, WHICH CALLS ITSELF THE FIRST
COMPANY TO DEVELOP A HUGE MOBILE CONSTRUCTION THREE-D PRINTER THAT CAN CREATE WHOLE BUILDINGS ON SITE. THE COMPANY SAYS IT WANTS TO CHANGE THE WAY PEOPLE THINK ABOUT CONSTRUCTION.


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Video: YouTube, Mashable, What Is 3D Printing and How Does It Work?

Website Article: Apis-Cor, What Makes Apis-Cor 3D Printer Unique