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There\u2019s big news from the University of Maine about the future of fast, cost effective, eco-friendly home construction. The University just announced a new 3D printer that beats the 2019 Guinness World Record for the largest polymer 3D printer. It\u2019s four times the size of its predecessor and can be used by many industries, including the manufacturing of homes. \xa0 This so-called \u201cFactory of the Future\u201d was unveiled on April 23rd at the University\u2019s Advanced Structures & Composites Center in Maine. The Center is an initiative called Green Energy and Materials or GEM, for short. Within that scope is a commitment to innovative research that contributes to a greener, more sustainable world while boosting economic growth in the state of Maine and beyond. \xa0 Among those who attended the unveiling were representatives from the US Department of Defense, US Department of Energy, the Maine State Housing Authority and other industry partners and stakeholders. The project was made possible with the help of Senator Susan Collins of Maine who helped secure more than $93 million for this initiative and other defense projects at this location... \xa0 ...That\u2019s it for this episode. You\u2019ll find links to the articles I mentioned in the show notes at newsforinvestors.com. While you are there, take a minute and sign up for a free RealWealth membership. At RealWealth: \u201cWe help people create real wealth which is having the money and the freedom to live life on your own terms.\u201d Check us out at newsforinvestors.com. And if you haven\u2019t subscribed to our podcast yet, please do!\xa0 \xa0 Links: \xa0 1 - https://umaine.edu/news/blog/2024/04/23/umaines-new-3d-printer-smashes-former-guinness-world-record-to-advance-the-next-generation-of-advanced-manufacturing/

2 - https://www.fastcompany.com/91117013/this-gigantic-3d-printer-could-reinvent-manufacturing