COBOD launches BOD3 3D Printer for mass construction

The BOD3 3D printer from COBOD International provides innovative solutions for the building sector, increasing productivity and efficiency on extensive projects.

The BOD3 3D Construction Printer, which allows for the 3D printing of actual concrete, is proudly presented by COBOD International, a world pioneer in 3D construction printing technology. With its extended ground-based track system, the BOD3 sets a new standard for efficiency and productivity during construction by removing printer downtime between buildings on the same site. The most cutting-edge option for high-volume low-rise construction is the BOD3, which is also a highly efficient substitute for traditional building techniques.

The new BOD3 3D printer’s sophisticated extendable ground-based track system is its main component. For multi-building projects, this technology reduces setup time to a single installation and allows for infinite extension along the Y-axes (length), increasing the printing surface to cover two or three structures. It’s revolutionary because it makes it possible to print continuously and unhindered across enormous sites, boosting productivity for high volume and mass production at an unparalleled scale.

The remarkable culmination of years of devoted research, development, and close customer involvement is the BOD3, COBOD’s third printer type. It is a significant development in automated construction technology that immediately responds to the pressing need for quicker, smarter, more sustainable, and efficient building solutions on a worldwide scale. The BOD3’s modular architecture, like that of all COBOD 3D printers, provides customisation, enabling it to readily adjust to any customer’s size requirements in addition to meeting the different dimensions of construction sites worldwide.

The BOD3 is in line with COBOD’s goal of using automation to build smarter. Its operational stand integrates the 3D printer and additional equipment control and monitoring into a single, intuitive system. The Advanced Hose Management System (AHMS) optimises material flow and reduces physical labour by using hoses fastened within E-chains to move 3D printing material from the materials delivery system to the printhead. Operators can better regulate the concrete and adjust it to the environmental conditions on site with the inclusion of the dual dosing system for additives. The method speeds up the entire construction process by adding additives right at the printhead, which shortens the drying time between layers. A small, qualified, and trained staff may run the BOD3, which is designed for ease of use and accuracy, lowering the costs of projects.

The BOD3 is prepared for upcoming COBOD developments and technologies, such as the inclusion of other printer tools for insulating, painting, sanding, etc., thanks to the revolutionary Universal X-Carriage. This guarantees performance and adaptability over the long term, keeping the BOD3 at the forefront of the market for many years to come.

The BOD3 is currently being introduced to the international market and is presently in use in Bahrain by Ab’aad 3D, Angola by Power2Build, and Indonesia by Modula Tiga Dimensi. Customers say that projects are completed more quickly and that there is almost no downtime across buildings on the same property. With 99 percent locally sourced materials and 1 percent of cutting-edge D.fab, a solution co-developed by COBOD and Cemex to make concrete 3D printable, the projects demonstrate the BOD3’s capacity to expedite construction and print with real concrete.

Henrik Lund-Nielsen, Founder  & General Manager of COBOD, commentes on the BOD3, “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.”

Michael Holm, Chief Innovation Officer at COBOD, states, “The advanced ground-based track system was developed as a response to our customers’ needs to increase efficiency and productivity. Now the 3D construction printer can be easily extended, and multiple consecutive structures can be printed with minimal repositioning and zero downtime between projects, making 3D construction printing more efficient than ever before.”

For more details, visit: http://www.cobod.com,

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