This startup develops concrete three-dimensional printers that utilize customizable nozzle sizes for precise control over layer and bead dimensions. Their technology enables clients to optimize material usage, streamline construction processes, and reduce carbon emissions, addressing the inefficiencies and environmental impact of traditional building methods.
Funding
$540K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional construction methods often lead to material waste, inefficient processes, high costs, and significant carbon emissions, hindering sustainability efforts in the building sector. The need for formwork and extensive manual labor further contributes to these inefficiencies.
Solution
Aridditive offers concrete 3D printing solutions that optimize material utilization, streamline construction workflows, and reduce both costs and carbon emissions. Their technology, based on Instant Setting Concrete Extrusion (ISCEX), enables precise, automated fabrication of complex geometries without the need for formwork. The Volta 3D printer, combined with the TRACE intelligent traceability platform, ensures quality control, process validation, and sustainability by recording all manufacturing parameters and material data. This integrated approach facilitates a shift towards digitalized, sustainable construction practices.
Target Audience
Aridditive serves construction companies seeking Manufacturing as a Service, architects requiring advanced design and fabrication capabilities, and researchers focused on innovation and development in advanced technology innovation centers (ATIC).
Features
- Proprietary ISCEX technology for instant-setting concrete extrusion, enabling complex geometries without formwork
- Volta 3D printer, customizable to specific client and production environment needs
- TRACE platform for comprehensive data logging, quality certification, and Scope 1 sustainability tracking
- Real-time control system that governs the printer and interacts with the TRACE platform
- Capability to produce 1-4 tons of parts per day with the Volta 3D Printer
- Automated material mixing and pumping system with precise flow control
- Additive pumping system for stable and controlled dosing
- Safety enclosure compliant with CE industrial safety standards
- Manufacturing and Sustainability Passports for each produced lot