PrinTimber Team Member Dr. Teal Contributes Chapter in New Book
A newly published book, “Artificial Intelligent Architecture” features a chapter written by Dr. Randall Teal.
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Forest Products Journal: NSF PrinTimber Special Issue Invitation
Recent Advances and New Approaches for Additive Manufacturing Using Wood and Biomaterials Message from the Guest Editors: “Dear Colleagues, The world is experiencing an unprecedented paradigm shift in fabrication using advanced and additive manufacturing. At the forefront of this shift is the utilization of polymeric and metallic materials. By contrast, wood and other bio-mass-based materials have…
PrinTimber’s recently published paper in Advances in Mechanical Engineering Journal
The aims of this work were to investigate the printability of high-fraction wood and sodium-silicate composites (WSSC) for additive manufacturing and to develop a screw extrusion-based process to demonstrate this approach for building construction applications. A custom additive manufacturing system was fabricated, and mixtures of 40%–60% wood fiber and 60%–40% sodium silicate were printed. The…
U of I Team Aims to Revolutionize Affordable Housing with 3D-Printed Wood Waste
Affordable housing is not a luxury, it’s a basic need. University of Idaho is developing technology to make housing more affordable nationwide by using Idaho wood waste to make one of the most sustainable building construction materials on the market. They’re combining sawdust and other wood byproducts with bio-based glue to create a medium…
3D Printed Composite Materials Developed from Forestry Waste Used in Affordable Rural Housing
Affordable housing is needed in rural communities, and a team of researchers from Auburn University, in partnership with researchers from the University of Idaho, are developing an innovative solution to the problem by using forestry waste to create composite materials able to be additively manufactured into strong, reliable building components. The bio-resin development as the…
Auburn University Researchers Working on Affordable Housing Solutions Through 3D Printing
In partnership with the University of Idaho, Auburn University professors and researchers are working to create affordable and sustainable housing with 3D printing. The project is funded by a $3.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation’s Research Infrastructure Improvement Program. According to Dr. Brian Via, Director of the Forest Products Development Center, affordable housing is…
PrinTimber recently featured in University of Idaho President’s Letter
PrinTimber was recently featured in the University of Idaho’s Letter from the President, where U of I President C. Scott Green highlighted the innovative research PrinTimber is involved in. The letter focuses on U of I doctoral student Robert Carne’s robotics experience and his involvement with the project. Congratulations to Carne, PI Michael Maughn, and…