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3D concrete printing with a KUKA KR QUANTEC robotic arm
BESIX Group is an innovative company active in 3D concrete printing with an industrial KUKA robotic arm.
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Technological progress in the construction sector thanks to 3D concrete printing
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BESIX Group first models all elements itself via the 3D software Revit and Grashopper. This software will then drive the KUKA KR 120 R3900 robot. This robot is equipped with a nozzle for 3D concrete printing. Because BESIX Group performs 3D concrete printing with a KUKA industrial robot arm, they can print an object between 30 minutes to 1 hour on average. For example, the architectural column of 2m (see picture) is printed in less than 1 hour.
More possibilities thanks to 3D concrete printing
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