PERI 3D Construction Printing

3D Construction Printing

We firmly believe that 3D construction printing will revolutionise the construction industry due to its ability to expedite the industrialisation of the construction process. The objective of constructing a greater number of buildings in a shorter space of time at a lower cost is what fuels our desire to make this technology a commercial success.

By adding more intelligent designs and an optimised use of materials to the mix, 3D construction printing can also pave the way for a built environment with greater sustainability.

A Quick, Safe and Flexible Approach to Printing Buildings

A 3D construction printer can be used to create concrete structures in a quick and cost-effective manner, and with a significant degree of design flexibility - without the need for formwork. This makes the procedure an ideal alternative to brick construction.

The Potential of 3D Construction Printing

3D construction printing can save time and money, make workplaces more attractive and planning reliability. Learn about the potential of 3D construction printing.

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    Time and Cost Savings
    The BOD2 is operated by only 2 persons and is the fastest in the world (1m/s). The construction process is automated and optimized. This reduces the degree of coordination required.
  • PERI’s 3D concrete printer is revolutionizing the way the construction industry builds the homes of tomorrow
    Recruitment of Skilled Employees
    The printer is an innovative machine that is both clean and safe, requiring very little physical labour. This will improve your appeal as an employer, making it easier for you to attract skilled employees.
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    Planning Reliability
    The final planning stage takes place before the project starts and provides all parties with planning reliability from the outset. These benefits lead to time and cost savings
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    Custom Configuration
    Due to the fact that the BOD2 has a modular structure (each module is 2.5 m long), it can be configured in a customised manner. It can be used both on construction sites and in factories
  • The picture shows a small house built by using a 3D Construction Printer.
    Proven Expertise and Quality
    Our company built the first 3D-printed building in Europe. The BOD2 is the only second-generation 3D construction printer in the world. It is CE-certified and the cabling is IP67-certified

BOD2: The Only 2nd Generation Construction Printer on the Market For Use in Residential Construction or Precast Production

The robotic 3D construction printer uses the best of the technology. It is easy to maintain, move and set up due to the modular design of the machine.

  • PERI and COBOD build the future - using 3D printers
    3D construction printing has the potential to revolutionize the construction industry. Using 3D printers, you can produce concrete structures quickly and cost-effectively without formwork - with great freedom of design.
  • The robot-supported 3D Construction Printer.
    Portal System for More Flexibility
    Each BOD2 printer is made up of a gantry system with several 2.5 m modules and can be configured flexibly in all 3 dimensions. This means that measurements can be configured individually for different applications and projects, and the printer can also be expanded in a straightforward manner. What’s more, the gantry system eliminates the need for frequent relocation and recurrent calibration of the printer. This saves a huge amount of time, as each calibration process takes several hours.
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    New Possibilities in Design
    One of the significant advantages of robot-assisted 3D construction printing is the ability to use free-form architectural shapes - it makes no difference to the printer whether the walls are straight or curved.

The Technical Specifications of the BOD2

Printer and Building Sizes

  • Maximum dimensions of the BOD2: 15 m wide, 10 m high and as long as you want
  • The largest BOD2 delivered can print buildings with almost 1,000 m² area over 3 floors
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Printing Speed

  • The highest speed is 1 metre/second.
  • We print at a speed of 25 cm/s for safety reasons and to ensure that we can continue to incorporate manual operations into the printing process. The BOD2 takes approx. 5 minutes to complete 1 m² of hollow wall.

Printing materials

Any locally sourced, 3D-printable mortar or concrete

Safety Technology

  • CE-certified and safe
  • IP67-certified cabling and galvanised steel tracks
  • Camera monitoring of the printing process and results

Tangential Control

This makes it possible to print very smooth surfaces – if this is required. It is also possible to create rough surfaces as a stylistic element or to simplify the plastering procedure.

The Building

The BOD, which is an abbreviation for “Building on Demand”, was given this name to draw attention to the fact that the 3D printing technology used in construction projects enables construction processes to be automated, thus pushing the boundaries of what is feasible. Even though the BOD is less than 50 sqm in size, it is still large enough to demonstrate some of the economic and architectural benefits of using 3D printing technology for buildings. When traditional building techniques are applied, any shape that is organic or curved in some way is a challenge, both from a technical and financial point of view.

The BOD does not have a single straight wall. The only straight elements are the windows and doors. Even in the case of the foundations, if anything other than straight lines are used in traditional processes, it becomes an expensive and complex challenge. It was for this reason that 3D printing was used not only for the walls of the BOD building, but also for a section of the foundations.

“We are glad that we took part in this project and made our contribution. We succeeded in coming up with a formula that is not only suitable for 3D printing, but also features a significant amount of recycled materials. Denmark is one of the frontrunners when it comes to recycling. With this project, however, we even managed to make the transition from the customary downcycling of rubble to recycling and upcycling.”

Jens D. Henriksen, Force Institute

PERI 3D Construction Printing
PERI 3D Construction Printing

The Construction Process

From planning and organisation to the finished building from the BOD construction printer.

  • The picture shows the walls of a 3D printed house.
    Fast
    The internal and external walls of the building were all printed at the same time.
  • The picture shows the BOD2 at work.
    Sustainable
    Partially recycled materials were added to the concrete recipe, which is beneficial for the environment.
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    Realistic
    It is possible to obtain BOD construction permits for buildings right now by integrating reinforcement and filling the hollow spaces.
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    Holistic
    After adding reinforcement and concrete into the cavities of the eleven sections of printed column formwork that make up the building, the roof could be installed.
  • The picture shows a small house built by using a 3D Construction Printer.
    Versatile
    There are no straight walls in the house. Instead, curved and even wave-shaped walls were formed so that the house would be reflective of its location at the harbour.
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    Innovative
    Although only 50 m² in size, the innovative house exemplifies the new construction method in a very impressive way.
  • The picture shows the individual interior of a 3D printed house.
    Individual
    Due to the individual shaping of the walls, the superbly finished internal area is a very special design highlight.