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3D-printed formworks – an alternative to conventional formliners

Mid September 2018 at the first International Conference on Concrete and Digital Fabrication in Zürich, Switzerland, BASF presented its versatile portfolio of innovative solutions under the brand name of Master Builders Solutions. Participants of the conference were able to witness a demonstration of 3D-printed formworks and concrete casted parts, presented by BASF application technicians. The concrete additives and grouts from Master Builders Solutions, optimized for the filling of 3D-printed formworks can already be used on projects today.

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