Starbucks set to open its first-ever 3D-printed store in Texas

The big picture: For years, companies have touted 3D printing as the future of construction, and now one of the strongest signs of the technology moving into the mainstream has arrived. Starbucks has unveiled its first 3D-printed store in Brownsville, Texas, demonstrating that major brands are willing to bet on greener, more innovative building methods. Brownsville Today reports that the new Starbucks will open on Monday. Built with cutting-edge 3D printing technology, it's not the typical cozy shop where customers can sip coffee while they doom-scroll. Instead, the store caters to mobile order pickups and a drive-thru, with no indoor seating. At about 1,400 square feet, the compact space prioritizes speed and convenience over lingering with your drink. New Atlas notes that Germany's Peri 3D Construction, the company behind Europe's largest 3D-printed building, led the project. The team started construction late last year using a Cobod BOD2 printer – a massive machine that extrudes a ... Read full article.