Optimizing the concrete need while keeping up with stress requirements, Dutch company Vertico unwraps 3D printing’s potential in the construction industry.

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Based in the Netherlands, Vertico , in cooperation with the University of Ghent has produced a concrete 3D printed bridge. Reducing the material required by up to 60%, the bridge reveals the potential that 3D printing offers.

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“ At Vertico, we believe that this technology is the key to unlocking material optimisation in structures, reducing CO2 emissions whilst simultaneously increasing productivity in the construction industry”, says Volker Ruitinga, founder of Vertico. The technique consists of an integrated robotic system that extrudes layers of a special concrete mixture. It can minimize the material need while carrying the same stress. The manufacturing process allows for greater freedom and avoids the need for costly molds. “This project demonstrates the possible technique on a relevant and significant scale. The advantage of 3D […]

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