They create the first 3D printed stainless steel bridge

If you are planning to visit Amsterdam, you cannot miss a visit to its canals, where you can find the world's first bridge made of 3D printed stainless steel, designed by Jooris Laarman and built in 2019.

The bridge, “The Bridge”, crosses one of the oldest and most famous canals in Amsterdam, the Oudezijds Achterburgwal, located in the famous Red Light District of Amsterdam.

The initial idea for this bridge was created in 2015, although it had to change a bit by the time the idea was created. The bridge was intended to be printed on the canal itself. This idea was eventually discarded due to the risk that could be involved in printing it on the bridge. In the end, it was printed in a controlled location.

For the printing of the bridge, several robotic arms were created that would be in charge of 3D printing. This was done through the control of large-scale welding machines. In addition, tools and software were developed to control them. Compliance with safety standards and regulations was also taken into account in its development.

The creator of this 3D stainless steel bridge was the Dutch robotics company MX3D, which put its stamp on the bridge due to the great importance of the event.

The bridge was unveiled during Dutch Design Week in October 2019.

The bridge is 12 metres long and features highly advanced technology. It contains sensors to record variations that occur on the bridge, such as rotation or displacement.

“The Bridge” is the first 3D printed stainless steel bridge, but not the first 3D printed bridge. The first bridge to be 3D printed was made of concrete in the Madrid town of Alcobendas in 2016.

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