COBOD provides advanced 3D construction printing (3DCP) technology, enabling faster, more cost-effective, and sustainable building processes. Their turnkey solutions include high-speed printers, specialized mixing systems, and support for diverse printable materials, empowering construction companies to adopt automated building methods.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional construction methods are labor-intensive, time-consuming, and often lead to material waste. The industry faces challenges in meeting the growing demand for housing and infrastructure efficiently and sustainably.
Solution
COBOD provides advanced 3D construction printing (3DCP) technology, offering a comprehensive, one-stop turnkey solution for companies entering the 3DCP market. Their systems enable faster, more cost-effective, and sustainable building processes. By automating significant portions of construction, COBOD's technology addresses the industry's need for increased efficiency and reduced environmental impact. The company's open-source material strategy fosters innovation and allows for the use of diverse, locally sourced materials, further enhancing cost-effectiveness and sustainability.
Target Audience
COBOD's primary customers are construction companies, cement and concrete manufacturers, renewable energy firms, and universities or R&D facilities looking to adopt or integrate 3D construction printing technology into their operations.
Features
- **BOD2 Printer:** The world's most widely used 3D construction printer, featuring a modular truss structure for project-specific configuration and scalability. It offers high printing speeds up to 1000 mm/s and can print with real concrete, accommodating aggregates up to 10 mm.
- **BOD3 Printer:** Designed for multi-building projects with a modular, ground-based track system for enhanced mobility and scalability, supporting future technological integrations via its Universal X-Carriage.
- **Mini Batch Plant:** A specialized concrete mixing system designed for the 3DCP industry, enabling printing with real concrete and offering precise control over material parameters for various climates and printing speeds.
- **Printable Materials:** Supports printing with real concrete, allowing for significant cost savings by utilizing locally available raw materials, as well as 3D printing mortars for smaller projects.
- **Tangential Steel Nozzle:** Re-engineered nozzle for precise control of surface quality, enabling wall smoothing or texturing during printing, reducing post-treatment needs.
- **Digital Integration:** Features digital control for the concrete pump and printer, enabling automatic material pumping when the printhead's material level is low.
- **Gantry System:** Utilizes a gantry-based system, offering stability and precision for large-scale construction printing.
- **Configurator Tool:** An online tool allowing users to design their own COBOD BOD2 printer configuration.