3D printing isn’t new.
Tools and parts are among the items that were 3D printed years ago.
3D printing of homes isn’t new either, as the Daily Business News has been reporting on the emerging tech for several years.
An Austin, TX based company believes they’ve found the magic that can make housing overseas and in the U.S. more affordable. While some media have reported very low pricing on this process, several notes of caution need to be applied. First, the claims are often made based upon only the shell of the home.
Often, foundation and finish costs, plumbing, electric, cabinetry, and other necessary items are not included.
Unlike others in media, MHProNews reached out to this firm to specifically ask about those add-on questions, and how much those additional costs might be. After over a week, no follow up, which may suggest that indeed the pricing publicized elsewhere is hype that can’t be achieved in practice in the U.S.
Still, it’s a trend that factory-built housing professionals of all kinds must keep their eyes on. The Daily Business News will continue to monitor such developments. ## (News, analysis and commentary.)
Note: this story came in via email as a news tip. Often several times a week, stories are forged as a result of tips from readers and industry pros, investors and observers. To submit an item for consideration, please click the image below. You can remain anonymous.
Related:
Survey Top 2017 PreFab, Modular, Tiny and 3D Printed Housing News Stories
(Third party images, cites are provided under fair use guidelines.)
Sign Up Today!
Click here to sign up in 5 seconds for the manufactured home industry’s leading – and still growing – emailed headline news updates. You’ll see in the first issue or two why big, medium and ‘mom-and-pop’ professionals are reading these headline news items by the thousands. These are typically delivered twice weekly to your in box.
Soheyla is a managing member of LifeStyle Factory Homes, LLC, the parent company to MHProNews, and MHLivingNews.com.
