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Simpliforge Creations, an Indian 3D construction printing company, and IIT Hyderabad, in collaboration with the Indian Army under Project PRABAL, have successfully completed the world\u2019s highest on-site 3D printed military<\/a> structure at 11,000 feet, in Leh. This milestone marks the first-ever protective military<\/a> bunker built in high-altitude, low-oxygen (HALO) conditions using in-situ 3D construction printing.<\/p>\n

The effort was led by Prof. K.V.L. Subramaniam of IIT-Hyderabad, Arun Krishnan, PhD scholar at IIT Hyderabad, and a multidisciplinary team. The structure, printed in just 14 hours using locally sourced materials, demonstrates how indigenous technology can deliver infrastructure rapidly and sustainably.<\/p>\n

Simpliforge\u2019s robotic 3D printer was deployed and commissioned in under 24 hours, showcasing its agility in extreme terrain. \u201cReduced oxygen levels impaired power efficiency and human performance. Low humidity and high UV radiation impacted material integrity \u2013 but our systems delivered a robust structure in just 5 days,\u201d said Dhruv Gandhi, CEO of Simpliforge Creations.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOperating at high altitudes with thermal extremes required specially engineered concrete. Our team rigorously tested and optimized a mix suited to local aggregates and environment<\/a>al stresses. This innovation was key to ensuring structural strength and durability,\u201d said Prof. Subramaniam.<\/p>\n

\u201cProject PRABAL began during my M.Tech journey. Previous attempts to bring 3D construction to Ladakh faltered due to harsh conditions. It was the synergy between IIT Hyderabad and Simpliforge that finally overcame these barriers. We\u2019ve proven that homegrown technology can thrive even in the toughest environment<\/a>s,\u201d said Arun Krishnan.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom India\u2019s first 3D printed bridge to the Army\u2019s medical<\/a> facility, each project has advanced the frontier. This Ladakh bunker is more than a defense milestone \u2013 it\u2019s validation for extra-terrestrial application<\/a>s. We see this as a stepping stone toward space construction on the Moon and Mars,\u201d said Hari Krishna Jeedipalli, MD of Simpliforge.<\/p>\n

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US Air Force uses 3D concrete printing to enhance infrastructure: <\/a>\u201cThe idea came from carefully considering the role of Air Force Civil Engineers in future conflicts,\u201d said Maj. Brian Vickers, Deputy Base Civil Engineer and project manager for the Expeditionary 3D Concrete Printer. \u201cThe Air Force Civil Engineer enterprise has been largely focused on base maintenance and sustainment for over a decade, and our ability to rapidly construct and repair austere airfields and infrastructure on a large scale will likely be strained in future conflicts.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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<\/i> Author: Edward Wakefield<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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