Why 3D construction printing?
The construction industry is facing major challenges: Productivity has stagnated for decades, skilled workers are scarce, and the demand for affordable housing has long outpaced the industry's capacity to meet these challenges. This calls for new solutions – such as 3D construction printing. A new level of automation will enable buildings such as single-family homes and multi-family homes to be built faster, more cost-effectively, and with fewer materials in the long term. At the same time, on-site work is becoming significantly more attractive to young professionals. 3D construction printing also offers a greater degree of design freedom, benefiting architects, planners, and residents.
Why 3D printing solutions from PERI?
At PERI 3D Construction, we are driving the development of 3D construction printing and have already completed over 15 projects in Europe and the USA since our founding – including Germany's first and Europe's largest 3D-printed residential building. Our technology has proven its practical suitability in residential and commercial buildings, as well as numerous innovative projects. Thanks to our affiliation with the PERI Group – a leading global provider of formwork and scaffolding systems – we benefit from decades of construction expertise and a vast network of specialists from various disciplines. This enables us to develop solutions that significantly increase productivity in the construction industry.
What does this mean for me?
You benefit from a strong partner who will support you from the very beginning and from a comprehensive 3D printing solution from a single source. In addition to comprehensive consulting, we support you from planning to on-site project implementation, ensuring your company can successfully enter the 3D building printing market.
The process of 3D construction printing at a glance
The building to be printed is planned in detail in advance. All trades are taken into account to ensure an efficient construction process. 3D printing also allows architects enormous design freedom.
Depending on the configuration, the printer can be set up in just one to two days. Once calibrated, the printer can operate automatically throughout the entire project.
With just two or three workers, the BOD2 can erect entire buildings. The printer handles most of the physical work, while the workers monitor the processes and intervene when necessary.
The BOD2's nozzle rotates during the printing process, allowing layers to be automatically smoothed if desired. A wide selection of nozzles allows for full flexibility in terms of layer height, layer width, and surface finish.
The complete know-how required, from planning to using the BOD2 on the construction site, is conveyed in several training courses to quickly and thoroughly prepare teams for their first projects.