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MX3D, which is a Dutch fast-growing company specialized in 3D-printing, has recently unveiled extra details about their world-first 3D-printed metal bridge that will be crossing an ancient canal in the Netherland?s capital, Amsterdam. The early plans involved printing the bridge in situ, while further studies showed that the ancient canal won?t be able to withstand the stress. Therefore, most of the work is now being done at MX3D?s workshop using a top-notch 3D-printing robot.
The bridge?s design shows intricate undulations and a span with a length of 12 meters. The project is catching up with the schedule since about 1/3 of the bridge has already been printed. It is slated for construction in winter 2018 over the Oudezijds Achterburgwal canal in Amsterdam. The bridge, which will be serving pedestrians and bikes, will be under constant evaluation from MX3D along with a research team from the Alan Turing Institute. This is why a grid of sensors is going to be incorporated into the bridge to evaluate data involving the used materials, in addition to load limits. Other factors will also be tested like how the bridge would react to weather conditions, temperature variation, and pedestrians? movement. The data gathered will be used on a 3D replica of the bridge so that the designing team can furtherly inspect its functionality to be able to fine-tune their designs for future projects.
 

 
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