3D Printing Asphalt Highways
The world of paving roads sounds like it may have a permanent overhaul coming with the 3D paver by Advanced Paving Technologies. With this concept, roads are scanned by ‘lidar,’ and then 3D printed and laid out. The 3D paver can be used only where needed and saves exponentially on time and funds, as well as greatly eliminating all delay generally associated with the milling of roads. The 3D paver will be in R&D until next year, when they hope to have a prototype ready, funded by a Kickstarter campaign beginning October 15th. Read more at 3DPrint.com: http://3dprint.com/96890/3d-printed-asphalt/
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