The World's FIRST 3D Printed Steel Bridge — Built Over an Amsterdam Canal

Описание: In the heart of Amsterdam, a bridge wasn't just built; it was printed.
This is the story of the MX3D Bridge, the world's first 3D-printed steel pedestrian bridge, a project that merges 17th-century canal architecture with 21st-century robotics. Join us on Blueprint Files as we explore how the Dutch used robotic arms to literally weld a bridge into existence over one of the city's oldest canals.

This 12-meter, 6,000 kg stainless steel structure is more than just a bridge; it's a living laboratory. Designed by Joris Laarman Lab, engineered by Arup, and brought to life by the robotics of MX3D, the bridge is packed with a sophisticated sensor network. This "digital twin," developed with The Alan Turing Institute and Autodesk, monitors everything from strain and vibration to air quality and pedestrian flow in real-time, teaching us how we can design and build the cities of the future.

Discover the technology behind it. Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), and witness the moment Queen Máxima of the Netherlands inaugurated this groundbreaking piece of Dutch innovation in July 2021.

On Blueprint Files, we dive deep into the incredible feats of Dutch engineering, design, and urban planning that have shaped the Netherlands. Subscribe for more stories of ingenuity that defy expectations.




TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - The Challenge: A New Bridge for an Old Canal
1:15 - The Blueprint: Robotic 3D Printing with Steel
3:40 - The Technology: How Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing Works
5:20 - The "Digital Twin": Creating a Smart, Living Bridge
7:05 - Installation & The Future of Construction

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