India-China Border News: The Indian Army has started using on-site 3D concrete printing technology to build bunkers, posts and security structures for soldiers in forward areas of Sikkim. This technology has been developed by the Army in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad. The Defense Ministry gave this information on Sunday. The Defense Ministry said that this technology has already been used successfully in other operational areas of the country and now it has been fully implemented by the Trishakti Corps deployed in Sikkim. Let us tell you that Sikkim shares the border between India and China, due to which both its importance and sensitivity increases considerably.
Army said that this indigenous robotic 3D concrete printer is completely mobile-portable. This means that it can be brought and taken anytime and anywhere. It is equipped with a robotic arm, circular mixer, piston pump and generator, due to which it can be easily transported to hilly areas and construction can be started immediately. The structures made through 3D printing have also been tested through live ballistic trials, in which their strength and safety capability has been proven. Let us tell you that the border area with Sikkim is quite inaccessible and challenging due to it being mountainous. There is extreme cold in this area during the winter season, in such a situation, complete living arrangements for the soldiers are very important.
What are the benefits of 3D concrete printing?
- custom design
- Better protection from explosions and gunfire
- Higher compressive strength means greater strength
- full control over quality
- efficient use of local content
- construction in less time
Development work is being done continuously by New Delhi on the India-China border. (Photo: IANS)
Why is 3D printing technology important?
3D printing technology also helps in designing and modern camouflage as per the needs of the area. The Defense Ministry said that in difficult terrain like mountains, this technology gives new heights to the engineering capability and operational preparedness of the Army, making it easier to create speed, durability and mission-centric infrastructure. In conflict situations, it is very important to have a safe shelter, so that one can keep oneself safe from bombs and shells. In this the role of bunker becomes very important. On the other hand, it is also necessary to monitor the border, for which the role of secure posts is important. Both these needs can be met with 3D printing technology.
Big progress on the eastern border
The 900 meter long Shyok Tunnel, constructed on the Darbuk-Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldi Road in Ladakh, has been commissioned. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has dedicated to the nation 125 strategically important infrastructure projects of the Border Roads Organization along with the Shyok Tunnel in Ladakh. These projects include 28 roads, 93 bridges and 4 other strategic infrastructure projects. These projects are spread across 7 states and 2 union territories. The Defense Minister described the 920 meter long Shyok Tunnel as an engineering marvel built in the most difficult and challenging areas of the world. He said that this tunnel will increase the security, mobility and military deployment capability manifold especially during severe winter in this area which is prone to heavy snowfall, avalanches and extreme temperatures. On this occasion, the Defense Minister said, ‘During Operation Sindoor, the coordination that was seen between the citizens of the border area along with our armed forces and the civil administration was also excellent. Rajnath Singh said, ‘I express my gratitude to every citizen of Ladakh as well as the border area for supporting our armed forces. This coordination is our identity. It is our mutual connection that gives us a unique identity in the world.
