India's First 3D-Printed State-Of-The Art Post Office Opens In Bengaluru. See Pics

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated India’s first 3D-printed post office building in Bengaluru on Friday (Source: ANI)

The construction of this post office building was carried out by Larsen & Toubro Limited while IIT Madras provided technical guidance. (Source: ANI)

The 3D-printed post office building has a built-up area of 1,021 square feet. The entire construction activity was completed in a period of 45 days. (Source: ANI)

Speaking on the 3D-printed post office, PM Narendra Modi said it was a 'testament to our nation's innovation and progress and also embodies the spirit of a self-reliant India'. (Source: ANI)

Cost and time savings make 3D-concrete printing technology a viable alternative to conventional building practices. (Source: PTI)

A robotic printer deposited the concrete layer-by-layer. The special grade concrete hardens quickly and is used to ensure bonding between the layers to print the structure. (Source: PTI)