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• The U.S. Army has begun construction of 10 3D printed barracks at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, in what is being described as the Department of Defense’s largest 3D...
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The U.S. Army has begun construction of 10 3D printed barracks at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, in what is being described as the Department of Defense’s largest 3D printed construction project so far. Ground was broken in late March 2026, and the buildings are expected to house more than 500 soldiers once completed. The project uses large-scale robotic printers to build the structures faster and more efficiently than traditional methods.
At the groundbreaking, Army leaders, soldiers, and community partners gathered to mark the start of the project. In a statement shared by Fort Bliss on social media, officials said the effort reflects the Army’s “commitment to innovation and quality of life for Soldiers,” adding that the barracks will be built faster and more efficiently while delivering