The castle took a total of 2 months to print from start to finish. The 3D printer pushed out strips of 10 x 30 mm (0.4 x 1.1 in) concrete, which were then layered atop each other.

It seemed simple enough, and though Alex printed his Disney World castle to fit a standard 3D printer bed -- around 250 by 250 by 250mm -- I wanted to go bigger and had the technology to do so.

US architect builds world's first 3D printed castle - plans to print two-storey house next “I have previously been sure I could print homes, but having finished the castle, I now have proof ...

I now know what I want for my birthday. Using customized 3D printing technology, Andrey Rudenko printed a castle in his backyard. It took him two years from conception to completion. The result is ...

Edinburgh Castle is one of the latest sites to be added. Created with incredible detail, the model is made up of 350K polygons with 100 different materials and textures.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The best way to simplify a complex model for 3D printing is to reduce its triangle mesh.