The University of Maine has developed the world's largest 3D printer, capable not only of printing huge single parts from thermoplastic polymers, but also individual houses. At its own scale, it could therefore play a role in the construction of new housing that is both economical and sustainable.
The University of Maine (UMaine) looks set for another entry into the Guiness Book of World Records after it revealed Factory of the Future 1.0, the world’s largest polymer 3D printer.