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3D-printed camper van made from recycled plastic in four days

19.03.2026 11:52 1 min 2 sources РУС
Engineers Online NLD + 1 more
3D-printed camper van made from recycled plastic in four days
Original source: Engineers Online

In Brief

Italian and Swiss companies have 3D-printed a camper van from recycled PET. The module, over four meters long and weighing 660 kg, was produced by a robotic arm in four days.

Italian and Swiss companies have jointly created a camper van fully 3D-printed from recycled plastic (PET). The module, over four meters long and weighing approximately 660 kg, was produced by a robotic arm in four days, significantly faster than traditional manufacturing.

The structure is monolithic, with utilities integrated directly into the walls during printing. The project showcases the potential of large-scale 3D printing for creating load-bearing vehicle structures.

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Engineers 3D-print plastic motorhome in four days

19.03.2026 Engineers Online NLD Original source

Engineers 3D Print Camper from Recycled Plastic in Four Days

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