You can 3D print similar structures at a much larger scale. Some of the benefits are retained, like a better overall resistance to weight ratio, some others are

You can 3D print similar structures at a much larger scale. Some of the benefits are retained, like a better overall resistance to weight ratio, some others are not, like increased resistance to localized damage. It's pretty much what different kinds of infill do in 3D prints, which let you control the degree of resistance/deformation of a part in different axes while keeping a low weight.