Camp Mabry unveils 3D-printed innovation center, receives recognition by Texas Historical Commission

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, Camp Mabry, a military base in Austin, unveiled the new, 3D-printed Texas Military Department Training and Innovation Center.

The base said it partnered with ICON, a construction company, to replace temporary buildings.

According to Camp Mabry, the purpose of the new, 3D-printed center was to modernize the facility and create more space for training opportunities. The center will also be a part of the Texas Military Department’s Joint Force Headquarters.

“The center was completed in 2024 with traditional construction finish-outs supported by troop labor from TMD Soldiers and Airmen,” the base said. "This integration provides unique training opportunities for servicemembers and allows them to utilize state-of-the-art construction methods."

The building is the first 3D-printed structure to be recognized by the Texas Historical Commission. An achievement the base said was “a testament to its unique integration of cutting-edge technology.”