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Thanks to the Construction Technology Division and NMC Foundation for successfully receiving more than $150,000 in grant funds for a 3D concrete printer. The printer will arrive on campus today for installation this week and will be incorporated into classes this fall. NMC plans to use this printer to revolutionize the regional construction industry and address its dire housing shortage while simultaneously giving graduates a competitive edge in employment.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Thanks to the Construction Technology Division and NMC Foundation for successfully receiving more than $150,000 in grant funds for a 3D concrete printer. The printer will arrive on campus today for installation this week and will be incorporated into classes this fall. 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