Construction 3D printers are already used in Russia

The Russian company Spetsavia presents innovative methods of building buildings using 3D printers, which will be presented at the 3D Printing Expo in Moscow. The company claims that the system can be installed on construction sites and is capable of printing whole parts as well as producing a series of small, discrete parts that can be assembled into a final structure.

With impressive print volumes up to 12 cubic meters, they are ideal for use in small and medium-sized construction companies. To date, the system has been used to create landscape design elements, print individual building blocks and large general structures in the construction of gazebos, loggias, summer houses or garages.

The company says its 3D printers, such as the S-1160, are capable of handling a wide variety of building materials that range from traditional cement products to fire-resistant kaolin mixes that can be used to create heat-sensitive objects such as fireplaces, barbecues, barbecues, etc. external elements of the oven.



Spetsavia primarily deals with projects for the reconstruction of airports in the Russian Federation. In 2014, the company launched CNC plasma cutting equipment, and the production of these CNC machines has led to the creation of 3D printing machines for the construction industry.

The company says the lack of a specific legal framework and technical difficulties still hold back full adoption of 3D printing in construction, but there are many cases where the technology is economically viable and delivers interesting results. Thus, the S - 6043 machine is capable of printing elements of buildings 5 ​​x 3.2 m and a height of 2.8 m. The printer can be used at ambient temperatures from +5 to + 30 degrees Celsius.

One of the key issues is the development of materials that meet the needs of the process itself. Concrete, basalt fiber products, steel or polypropylene, together with the addition of other fibers to concrete, can be used to achieve various effects.

Such materials can provide concrete reinforcement, increasing the rigidity and strength of the structure, reducing weight and even reducing the cost of creating the structure. In addition, there is a reduction in construction time, which makes the process more efficient. The company has also managed to integrate other components such as piping into its printed structures.

The printers will be showcased at an expanded exhibition of printing and scanning technologies from the CIS and Eastern Europe. The exhibition is aimed at uniting specialists in 3D printing and will be held from October 8-10 in Moscow.