Hyundai Construction Develops World's First 3D Printed Children's Playground Equipment

Photo of the 'Rabbit Playground' at Hillstate Hong Eun Forest, created using Hyundai Construction's 3D printing technology. (Provided by Hyundai Construction)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyemin] Hyundai Engineering & Construction announced on the 24th that it has developed the world's first 3D printed children's playground equipment and installed it at 'Hillstate Hong Eun Forest,' which is scheduled to be completed at the end of this month.

The newly developed playground equipment is a large structure that allows active play, moving beyond relatively simple functions and forms. In particular, it has been certified for quality by obtaining the Q Mark after performance and safety evaluations, and it has passed all review criteria under the Special Act on Safety of Children's Products regarding materials, design, and manufacturing methods of children's playground equipment.

At Hillstate Hong Eun Forest, a 'Rabbit Playground' shaped like a child-friendly rabbit has been installed, and early next year, a 'Moon Playground' featuring a yellow crescent moon shape will be installed at Illumi State in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province.

Since filing a patent for 3D printing landscaping technology in July 2020, Hyundai Engineering & Construction developed Korea's first 3D printed outdoor bench for apartment complexes and installed it in over ten complexes. This bench won the U.S. Design Award last year and recently received the Innovation Award at the 2022 Smart Construction Challenge hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

A Hyundai Engineering & Construction official said, "By actively utilizing differentiated advanced technology, we have realized 3D printed children's playground equipment with excellent design and quality," adding, "We will continue to actively develop attractive landscaping facilities that combine 4th industrial revolution technologies with outstanding design sensibility and propose them to consumers."

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