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4D Printing? Bridging Additive Manufacturing with Smart Materials

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Image Cortesia de David Correa / Achim Menges While we are still trying to understand the possibilities and limits of three-dimensional printing and additive manufacturing, a new term has emerged for our vocabulary. 4D printing is nothing more than a digital manufacturing technology -3D printing- which includes a new dimension: the temporal.

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Smart Manufacturing Campus / XDGA Architecten

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The Smart Manufacturing Campus houses companies and institutions working in the field of smart technology. Completed in 2024 in Belgium. Images by Maxime Delvaux. The project is conceived as a fully.

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White House announces initiatives to boost manufactured housing

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The White House has announced a series of moves to increase the production of manufactured housing in the United States. The initiatives are intended to both preserve and rehabilitate existing manufactured home communities and ease barriers to the construction of new units.

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BIG debuts new 3D printed mycelium structure at Scandinavian industry summit

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A new design from BIG made using 3D printing and mycelium additives is being showcase at a manufacturing summit for industry stakeholders in Scandinavia. The firm says it is "aimed at exploring new ways to reduce spatial and material waste through additive manufacturing and bio-based materials."

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Clayco and SOM to design major EV manufacturing plant for Rivian in Georgia

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Clayco and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill have been selected by electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian to construct a “state-of-the-art EV manufacturing plant” in Stanton Springs, Georgia. ” The plant is expected to begin vehicle production in 2026. However, later that year, it was announ.

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From High-Tech Icons to Social Housing: The Evolving Role of Prefabrication

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Image Take Photo via Shutterstock Prefabrication is one of the most transformative innovations in architecture and construction, redefining how buildings are designed, manufactured, and assembled. Take Photo. While not a new concept, its application has evolved to offer a broader range of advantages.

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Henning Larsen releases free catalogs on sustainable design

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Meanwhile, the exterior catalog now includes roofing and insulation materials, with refreshed data reflecting current manufacturing and environmental standards. The latest updated edition now includes an interior materials catalog, covering options like wallboards, tiles, countertops, and finishes. Sundby School by Henning Larsen.