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Starbucks opens first 3D printed store in the US

  • Starbucks, based in Seattle, is opening its first 3D printed drive-thru store this week in Brownsville, Texas, along the U.S.-Mexico border.
  • The store's construction used a robotic arm to pour concrete layers, reflecting Starbucks exploring 3D printing technology amid an industry focus on innovation.
  • The compact rectangular building has ridged walls typical of 3D printing and prioritizes speed and convenience without indoor seating.
  • Experts say 3D printing currently costs more than traditional methods though technology is advancing, with Andrew McCoy calling this store 'leading edge.'
  • The new store suggests 3D printing can help address labor shortages and speed construction, but Starbucks has not confirmed future plans for similar locations.
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Starbucks' new drive-thru in Texas is the coffee giant's first 3D-printed store in the US

The Seattle-based coffee giant with more than 17,000 locations nationwide has never had a store quite like the one opening this week.

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CultureMap broke the news in on Friday, April 25, 2025.
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