3D printing reshapes Walmart stores — Chain Store Age

Walmart is expanding its use of 3D concrete-printing technology through an intensified partnership with Alquist, marking its third project together and the largest-scale rollout of the technology in U.S. commercial construction. The initiative includes a new partnership model involving FMGI and Hugg & Hall to accelerate project delivery nationwide.

Key Takeaways

  • Walmart expands 3D printing use: The retailer’s third 3D-printed project in Lamar, Missouri, underscores its investment in next-generation construction efficiency.

  • Largest-scale U.S. rollout: Alquist’s upcoming projects with Walmart and other retailers represent the most extensive commercial use of 3D printing technology to date.

  • New partnership model launched: FMGI and Hugg & Hall will finance, lease, and operate Alquist A1X printers, enabling faster, scalable deployment of printed building projects.