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Mexico to get world’s first 3D printed community


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Mexico’s Échale and US-based New Story, both charities, teamed up with tech company ICON to take this concept rather literally.
So far they’ve printed two out of the planned 50 houses that will make up the development.
Indeed, the structure’s makeup has been adapted to local needs after interviews with members of the community.
That’s where Mexico’s Échale comes in.
Once the 3D housing structure is up, the Mexican charity goes in to set up windows and doors manually. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577903408.8448763/Mexico-to-get-world’s-first-3D-printed-community?ref=audio_experience
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