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3D printing structure using Daicel’s cellulose acetate resin “CAFBLO” recognized by Guinness World Records as the Largest 3D-Printed biodegradable building (monolithic). ～ “Foresting Architecture” at the Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo site ～

Daicel Corporation (Head Office: Kita-ku, Osaka, President & CEO: Yoshimi Ogawa) is pleased to announce the completion of the structure of the “Foresting Architecture”. This project, which Daicel have sponsored and cooperated with, has been constructed by Takenaka Corporation (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan, President: Masato Sasaki) using a 3D printer since August of this year at the “Ground Plaza” on the site of the 2025 Japan International Exposition.

“Foresting Architecture” is a temporary structure that will be provided for visitors to use for rest and relaxation.. This building is constructed using Daicel’s cellulose acetate resin “CAFBLO®”, a naturally derived biodegradable material, through 3D printing. The exterior will be made of handmade Japanese paper and other plant materials.

This is the world’s largest structure made from 3D printed biodegradable resin. (read more…)