Additive Manufacturing of 1:1 reinforced
concrete elements with post-processed surfaces
Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) has the potential of becoming an automated production technology tailored to the individual requirements of the construction industry. The basic principle of Additive Manufactoring consists of application, where possible, of material only where it fulfills a function. In order to make full use of the potential of this technology, it is essential to fundamentally re-think structural design, construction and production. This means a completely new approach to planning and building and enables resource-efficient use of materials as well as new freedom of form.
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