This giant 3D printer can build single-family homes

This 3D printer could print a house in less than four days. — AFP Relaxnews

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 has unveiled its brand new 3D printer, named FoF 1.0 for “Factory of the Future 1.0”. The world's largest such device, this machine is four times larger than the previous titleholder, and is capable of printing objects measuring almost 30 m long by 10 m wide and around 5 meters high. Such a scale offers impressive – and unprecedented – manufacturing capabilities.