# 3D-Printed Walls The Bot Laboratory 'M_Wall' is Made from Plastic By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-06-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bot-laboratory References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/bot-laboratory-3d-printed-wall-maker-faire-05-31-2014/) & [botlaboratory](http://www.botlaboratory.com/) The M_Wall by the Bot Laboratory is a [3D-printed construction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr3d) made from a resilient form of plastic. DesignBoom provides more details on the design stating that "the m_wall demonstrates its [structural integrity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanise-wall) from a single pass with the 'ultra high speed' process, measuring a thickness of over 1/4 inch (6.35mm)." As such the wall is a sturdy design, made over the course of ten hours, separated into two different sessions. The coloring on the wall is also important to note, as it takes on an interesting pattern with a black bottom half and white upper section. The question is whether or not this design could be produced on a bigger scale for construction companies to use. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/bot-laboratory-3d-printed-wall-maker-faire-05-31-2014/), [botlaboratory](http://www.botlaboratory.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3d-printed Construction:** The M_Wall showcases the potential of 3D-printing technology for creating durable structures. - **Resilient Plastic:** The use of resilient plastic in construction opens up opportunities for lightweight yet strong building materials. - **Large-scale Production:** Exploring the possibility of scaling up 3D-printed wall construction can revolutionize the construction industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** The construction industry can benefit from integrating 3D-printing technology to streamline the process and reduce costs. - **Materials:** The materials industry can capitalize on the demand for resilient and versatile plastics suitable for 3D-printing applications. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore disruptive innovations in 3D-printing to revolutionize various sectors, including construction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fully Recyclable 3D-Printed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biohome3d.md) - [3D-Printed Sturdy Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobod.md) - [3D-Printed Tiled Ceramic Archways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delft-blue.md) - [3D-Printed Ceramic Home Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-house.md) - [3D-Printed Neighborhood Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolf-ranch.md) - [Plastic-Molding Benchtop Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benchtop-injection-molding.md) - [Mycelium-Growing 3D-Printed Scaffolds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-scaffold.md) - [3D-Printed Mycelium Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blast-studio.md) - [Corn Cob-Made Wall Cladding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornwall.md)