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Apr
Hyderabad: — In a groundbreaking achievement that pushes the boundaries of engineering, construction, and defense technology, Hyderabad-based Simpliforge Creations, in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad and the Indian Army, has delivered the world’s highest on-site 3D printed structure under Project PRABAL—at a staggering altitude of 11,000 feet in Leh, Ladakh. The project marks the successful installation of a 3D-printed protective military bunker—a global first in additive construction at such extreme high-altitude and low-oxygen (HALO) conditions. The effort sets a new global benchmark for in-situ 3D printing, showcasing India's emergence as a leader in deeptech and defense infrastructure innovation. The high-altitude deployment…