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Construction-scale 3D printing for building facades and components

Construction-scale 3D printing company that uses freeform additive manufacturing and robotic fabrication to create custom building facades, rainscreen systems, wall assemblies, and structural components. Uses cellular fabrication (C-Fab®) technology to achieve 20x material efficiency and 80% schedule reduction.

Pricing
contact the vendor
Alternatives
BHoM, DiRoots, MarkupX Pro
Who it's for
Construction, Architecture, Structural Engineering
$27.7M raisedGrowth Stage
Founded 2014 · Gensler, Foster + Partners, AECOM, and other major AEC firms (exact customer count not disclosed); verified Alabama commercial project
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WHY IT EXISTS

Why This Tool Exists

The Problem

Traditional building facade systems and complex architectural components require custom fabrication through manual processes, resulting in long production timelines (6+ months), high material waste, and limited design freedom. Custom curved, organic, or intricate structural elements are prohibitively expensive or impossible to realize with conventional construction methods.

The Solution

Uses construction-scale freeform 3D printing combined with robotic fabrication to produce custom facades, wall assemblies, and structural components in weeks instead of months. Achieves 20x material reduction while maintaining structural integrity, reduces installation time by up to 80%, and enables geometric design freedom previously impossible with traditional methods.

USAGE

How You Use It

Delivery Method
Manufacturing ServicesCustom FabricationPrefabricated Components
Integrations
Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE CloudAutodesk (BIM coordination via partner ecosystem)
Disciplines
Construction, Architecture, Structural Engineering
Workflows
Design & BIM
Project Phases
Design Development, Construction
Project Types
Commercial, Residential, Infrastructure, Mixed-Use
TRANSPARENCY

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

Input
What it needs
Required:3D design files, Specifications for facade/components
Optional:BIM models, Design parameters, Material preferences
Formats:CATIA, Revit, IFC, STEP, STL, PDF specifications
Output
What you get
Format:Custom prefabricated components and building systems
Fields:Fabricated 3D-printed skeleton structure (carbon fiber composite), Quality control metrics and inspection reports, Assembly and installation instructions, Material specifications and documentation, As-built documentation and digital records
Algorithm
How it works
Model:Proprietary robotic fabrication control software with computer vision quality assurance
Accuracy:Claims 100% accuracy in modeling information per Dassault case study; fabrication tolerances within construction standards
Privacy
How your data is protected
Retention:Not publicly specified
Training:Not publicly specified
Compliance:IBC Compliant (2025), Construction standards compliance verified, ISO and construction safety standards (inferred)
API
Integration
Endpoint:Contact vendor for partnership and integration details
Method:Not publicly documented
USE CASES

Use Cases

  • ·Custom rainscreen facades with complex geometry and ventilation requirements
  • ·Lightweight structural panels for interior and exterior applications
  • ·Bespoke building skins with integrated functional features (fire resistance, insulation, impermeability)
  • ·Energy-efficient retrofits for existing commercial buildings
  • ·Emergency shelter and temporary structure fabrication
  • ·Architectural features with organic or curved surfaces requiring design freedom
  • ·Material-efficient structural systems reducing weight and embodied carbon
PRICING

Pricing

Free
N/A (custom manufacturing services)
Pro
Not publicly specified (project-based custom pricing)
Enterprise
Custom pricing based on project scope, component complexity, and production volume. Contact for estimation.
Sources & Research NotesResearch date: 2026-04-03
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