Cambridge researchers 3D print smart concrete headwall Construction 3D Printing

Cambridge researchers 3D print smart concrete headwall Construction 3D Printing

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Infrastructure is emerging as a key area of development for concrete 3D printing. Cambridge researchers, working in partnership with industry and specialist companies like Versarien, have helped develop the first 3D printed piece of concrete infrastructure to be used on a National Highways project. The 3D printed structure – a type of retaining wall known as a headwall – has been installed on the A30 in Cornwall, where it is providing real-time information thanks to Cambridge-designed sensors embedded in its structure. The sensors provide up-to-date measurements including temperature, strain and pressure. This digital twin of the wall could help spot and correct faults before they occur.

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Hive3D Builders develops carbon-neutral alternative to cement Construction 3D Printing

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Hive3D Builders, a construction 3D printing company, has developed a carbon-neutral alternative to traditional cement – offering the potential to significantly reduce CO2 emissions associated with construction. This novel printing material, which replaces the usual mortar in 3D concrete printing, can reportedly cut down CO2 emissions by a remarkable 93%. The development holds the promise of making the already eco-friendly method of additive manufacturing even more sustainable, with the potential to revolutionize the global construction industry.

14Trees launches Iroko, its new construction-ready 3D printer Construction 3D Printing

14Trees launches Iroko, its new construction-ready 3D printer Construction 3D Printing

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14Trees, a joint venture between Holcim and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, launched a new construction-ready 3D printer, the Iroko. The new machine, which externally looks very similar to other existing systems, looks to improve construction speed, cost, and flexibility – scaling up digital automation to build resilient and affordable housing, education infrastructure and commercial real estate worldwide.

CyBe and SAHIF take on South Africa’s housing crisis Construction 3D Printing

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CyBe Construction, a leading provider of 3D concrete printers, and the South African Housing & Infrastructure Fund (SAHIF) have joined forces in a collaboration aimed at tackling the pressing housing shortage in South Africa. The joint effort will leverage innovative 3D concrete printing technology to deliver faster, cheaper, and more sustainable homes. This strategic cooperation comes in response to the urgent need for affordable housing, and represents a significant step toward achieving the United Nations’ goal of providing safe and accessible housing for all by 2030.

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RCAM Technologies to purchase CyBe GR gantry robot system Construction 3D Printing

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RCAM Technologies, an industry-leading provider of 3D printed concrete solutions dedicated to offshore renewable energy, has signed a deal to purchase a state-of-the-art gantry robot system – the CyBe GR – from CyBe Construction, a front-runner in the field of 3D concrete printing technologies. By harnessing the groundbreaking capabilities of the CyBe GR, RCAM is set to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy by reducing costs and environmental impacts associated with manufacturing its infrastructure.

Kelvin6k constructs India’s first onsite building using a “Made in India” 3D printer Construction 3D Printing

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Kelvin6k, the creator of ‘the world’s most affordable construction 3D printer’, is revolutionizing the construction industry with its cutting-edge robotic and sustainable construction solutions. The company’s crowning achievement to date is the construction of India’s first onsite 3D printed building – using a “Made in India” 3D printer – a 300 square foot office that was erected in just ten days using their proprietary construction technology.

Texas A&M at Qatar hosts 3DCP training program Research & Education

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Texas A&M University at Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university, recently organized a training program focusing on 3D printing concrete structures for engineers working for the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’. The training, which was organized by the university’s Office of Advancement, was part of the mechanical engineering program’s initiative in smart and sustainable manufacturing. It was held in partnership with Al Jaber Trading and Contracting.