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I agree on all points. I think where automation would really shine for this tech is to incorporate conduit, plumbing, doors, and windows to the wall constructi

I agree on all points. I think where automation would really shine for this tech is to incorporate conduit, plumbing, doors, and windows to the wall construction. I'm imagining something like a massively scaled-up pick-and-place crane carriage on the printing gantry. So the print head sweeps out of the way, parts and other sub-assemblies get placed where needed, crane sweeps out of the way, then printing resumes.

tombert 2y ago
And maybe we'll get there, I'm not a complete luddite. If we can get the entire process automated (or at least most of it), I think it would get to the point of actually saving money (though I would still be a bit concerned with the material itself). If we could, if nothing else, get all the plumbing installed automatically I think that the value add of 3D printing might actually start being worth it. As it stands right now it kind of just feels like a novelty that doesn't actually save time or money.