This company specializes in 3D concrete printing (3DCP) for infrastructure and construction applications. They provide complex, custom-shaped solutions for coastal protection, land infrastructure, and real estate development. Their services include design-build, contract manufacturing, and providing 3DCP equipment and materials.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Coastal erosion, aging land infrastructure, and the need for resilient building solutions are intensifying due to climate change and extreme weather events. Traditional construction methods often rely on fixed geometries and precast molds, limiting design flexibility and scalability while also generating waste and failing to adequately address ecological concerns.
Solution
1Print provides sustainable infrastructure solutions using advanced 3D concrete printing (3DCP) technology. Their PrintCast system enables the creation of complex shapes and sizes for coastal protection, land infrastructure, and building solutions, offering faster product development and less expensive on-site manufacturing. 1Print's approach allows for customized designs, rapid prototyping, and the integration of nature-based solutions (NBS) to enhance ecosystems and promote marine biodiversity. The company's services include design-build, contract manufacturing, logistics, and R&D/product development, providing a comprehensive solution for infrastructure and construction needs. By utilizing 3DCP, 1Print minimizes waste, streamlines logistics, and delivers resilient, eco-friendly infrastructure that addresses the challenges of climate change and urbanization.
Target Audience
1Print serves a diverse range of customers including DOD, DOT, DOE, federal, state, and local government agencies, large civil and coastal engineering, architectural firms, building materials companies, and non-profit organizations focused on coastal and ocean conservation.
Features
- PrintCast™ technology for creating complex shapes and sizes, offering design flexibility beyond traditional precast methods
- On-site manufacturing capabilities, reducing transportation costs and lead times
- Sustainable designs that integrate nature-based solutions (NBS) to enhance ecosystems
- Eco-friendly designs with macro-scale complexity and surface texture to enhance habitat potential for marine life
- Rapid prototyping and easy design modification for customized solutions
- Waste reduction through additive manufacturing techniques
- Comprehensive services including design-build, contract manufacturing, logistics, and R&D/product development
- Portfolio of coastal protection products including submerged breakwaters, seawall habitats, and floating breakwaters
- Land infrastructure products such as storm water/drainage systems, bridges, and retaining walls
- Building solutions for residential, commercial, public, and industrial buildings