COBOD has launched its third 3D construction printer model designed for the 3D printing of multiple concrete buildings in a single installation
The BOD3 3D Construction Printer is equipped with an extendable ground-based track system, eliminating printer downtime between multiple buildings on the same site.
This system enables limitless extension along the Y-axes (length), expanding the printable area to cover two or three buildings, and reducing setup time to a single installation for multi-building projects. This allows continuous, uninterrupted printing across large sites, increasing efficiency for high volume and mass production at an unmatchable scale, COBOD said.
Like every COBOD 3D printer, the BOD3’s modular design offers customization, allowing it to easily adapt to any customer’s size demands, in addition to complying with the various sizes of construction sites anywhere in the world.
Optimized material flow, reduced costs
The BOD3’s operational stand combines the control and monitoring of both the 3D printer and supplementary equipment in one system.
The Advanced Hose Management System (AHMS) transports 3D printable material from the materials delivery system to the printhead via hoses secured within E-chains, minimizing physical labor and optimizing material flow.
With the addition of the dual dosing system for additives, operators can better control the concrete and adapt it to onsite environmental conditions.
By introducing additives directly at the printhead, the system reduces drying time between layers, speeding up the overall construction process.
Designed for easy operation and precision, the BOD3 can be operated by a small, trained and certified team, reducing the costs of projects.
Incorporating the innovative Universal X-Carriage, the BOD3 is ready for future COBOD advancements and technologies, like the introduction of additional tools for the printer aimed at insulating, painting and sanding. This ensures long-term versatility and performance.
Global deployment
Already deployed to the global market, the BOD3 is currently active in Indonesia, by Modula Tiga Dimensi; Angola, by Power2Build; and Bahrain, by Ab’aad 3D.
Users have reported faster project execution with near-zero downtime between individual buildings on the same site.
The projects have printed with real concrete, with 99% locally sourced materials and 1% of innovative D.fab, a co-developed solution by COBOD and Cemex to make concrete 3D printable.
Henrik Lund-Nielsen, founder and general manager of COBOD, said: “The global housing crisis demands a more efficient construction solution that is faster, more efficient and scalable. The BOD3 is our answer to this challenge.
“Drawing on years of research and expertise, we’ve designed the BOD3 with innovative features, making it our most cost-effective and efficient model yet for multiple low-rise buildings.
“Its design supports high-volume, linear production of houses, enabling mass production without compromising quality. The fact that six units have already been sold before its official launch speaks volumes about the BOD3’s market demand and the trust our customers place in our technology.”
