Holcim has announced its investment in COBOD International, a global leader in 3D construction printing.
Holcim and COBOD have already collaborated on a range of building projects, from 3D-printed windmill tower bases with GE, to the world’s first 3D printed school in Malawi and Africa’s largest 3D-printed affordable housing project in Kenya.
Edelio Bermejo, head of global R&D at Holcim, said: “We are continuously expanding our range of building solutions to build better with less, working to improve living standards for all in a sustainable way.
“3D concrete printing will help us meet these goals. In close collaboration with COBOD, we look forward to expanding our TectorPrint range of proprietary 3D printing ink.”
Further reading:
- PERI breaks ground on US’ largest 3D printed building
- Bam installs UK’s largest 3D printed concrete structure
- CEMEX and COBOD introduce ready-mix concrete to 3D-printing
Henrik-Lund Nielsen, founder & general manager of COBOD International, said: “I am proud to have Holcim, a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, as an investor in COBOD.
“They are already an important partner of ours and their focus on making cities greener, building smarter infrastructure and improving living standards is well aligned with our mission at COBOD.
“With Holcim on board COBOD now covers distribution, applications and materials in 3D construction printing and together we will be able to shape the future of 3D printing in construction.”
Financial details were not disclosed.
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