3D Print Lightweight Load Bearing Structures

By on December 7th, 2012 in Design, Ideas

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In most large constructions, rigid, dense and heavy support beams are used to keep a structure from crumbling in on itself.  But for some applications, having dense structural components is a drawback. Researchers in Europe have shown that the density of structural components can be greatly reduced if they’re constructed around a fractal pattern.
 
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By Kerry Stevenson

Kerry Stevenson, aka "General Fabb" has written over 8,000 stories on 3D printing at Fabbaloo since he launched the venture in 2007, with an intention to promote and grow the incredible technology of 3D printing across the world. So far, it seems to be working!