The world’s first 3D-printed bridge just opened in Amsterdam
Lot of people plan Amsterdam because of keukenhof tulip garden, now you have one more reason to visit.
The 12-metre-long structure was built by robots using 4.5 tonnes of steel
These days there’s no end to the unexpected uses people are finding for 3D printers, from making football boots and musical instruments to building whole games consoles, prosthetic jaws and even cars. Now one Dutch tech startup has become the first company in the world to successfully 3D-print an entire bridge.
Spanning one of the oldest and busiest canals in Amsterdam’s red light district, the 12-metre-long footbridge has been manufactured by MX3D, a firm based in the city that specialises in 3D-printing with metals.
The MX3D Bridge was built by four standard industrial robots. Each robotic arm was equipped with a welding torch used to deposit the structure of the bridge in layers, with a total of 4.5 tons of stainless steel used in its construction. Taking more than three years to design and build, the bridge was officially opened earlier this month by Queen Máxima of the Netherlands
So, don’t forget to visit this place in your next visit!!
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