Serendix, a Japanese 3D printer housing company (construction 3D printing service provider), has acquired three new printers, significantly expanding its printing capabilities and aiming to double its production volume.
Based in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, and led by CEO Hiroyasu Koma, Serendix, along with its consortium partners, has installed these new 3D printers at locations in Kumamoto, Chiba, and Okinawa Prefectures. The printers are owned by Serendix and its partner companies, Shinshowa Co., Ltd. (Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture), and Tamaki Housing Co., Ltd. (Naha City).
Utilizing a variety of construction 3D printers from different manufacturers, Serendix is expanding its production facilities as part of its affiliate output factory strategy. The company plans to increase the total number of printers to 12 by the end of the year, with 8 already operational and 4 more set to be installed by the end of 2024.
The construction 3D printing systems used by Serendix can produce detailed structures at high speeds, in addition to houses. The company also operates a gantry-type printer capable of handling large outputs of up to 100 square meters. By gradually introducing specialized 3D printers through its consortium, Serendix envisions “enriching humanity with the world’s most advanced homes” while dramatically reducing construction costs through robotic technology. The company is committed to realizing a digital society where a new home can be purchased at the price of a car.
Manufacturing on Demand
As part of its consortium, Serendix collaborates with 285 partner companies (as of July), adopting an “open innovation” approach that emphasizes the sharing of knowledge and resources across development, production, sales, and construction.
The newly introduced printers, developed in collaboration with the consortium, will be located in Chiba, Kumamoto, and Okinawa Prefectures. These machines will be owned and operated by Serendix’s partner companies, while Serendix will provide essential manufacturing expertise, design data, and materials. The company is also expanding its affiliate output factories this year in preparation for mass production, targeting a total of 12 units by year-end.
By dispersing its production bases, Serendix aims to reduce transportation costs to construction sites, further lowering overall expenses. The ability of 3D printers to create homes of uniform quality from the same design data, regardless of location, is a key strength. In October 2022, Serendix conducted a groundbreaking experiment, using the same digital data to produce identical outputs in five countries simultaneously—a world first.
Previously, Serendix and its partners operated two types of 3D printers. With the introduction of three new models from different manufacturers, the company is evaluating the performance variations between the printers and the cement materials they utilize. The goal is to establish a system that ensures the consistent quality of homes, whether produced in Japan or abroad, using different printers at various locations.
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