MIT News  September 24, 2024 There is minimal research on the additive manufacturing (AM) viability to produce structural building components, which could reduce tooling costs and increase flexibility for their production. A team of researchers in the US (MIT, industry) has provided design, manufacturing, and experimental testing to assess the feasibility of using glass AM to produce interlocking masonry units for the construction industry. Their glass 3D printer could print a maximum volume for producing full-size masonry units. They discussed how to adapt design guidelines for glass AM to produce interlocking units, evaluated fabrication ease and structural performance using three […]