COBOD on where the 3D printing construction industry is headed

The construction sector has undergone a real revolution following the introduction of robotic 3D printers, capable of manufacturing concrete buildings in a matter of hours. Many believe that concrete 3D printers can create an entire building, however they only create the structure, the walls if you will. A number of companies are focused on this activity, including Apis Cor, WASP, Be More 3D, among many others.

One of these companies is COBOD, based in Denmark. It specializes in the construction of 3D printed buildings, its main mission being to achieve automation in the construction industry. For example, not too long ago, the company showcased its capabilities at the Bautec construction exhibition. In collaboration with PERI, the company decided print the walls of a small house every day of the show. Therefore, during the 4 days of the show, COBOD 3D printed 4 small houses, each containing 64 m2 of walls. In order to learn more about the company’s technology and activities, we spoke to Asger Almegaard Dath at COBOD!

3DN: Can you present yourself and tell us about your relationship with 3D printing?

My name is Asger and almost 8 years ago two of the current co-founders and I wanted to give everyone the option of having access to 3D printing, and not only through universities. Therefore we established a 3D printing service business. Not long after we partnered with our current CEO, and started selling and distributing 3D printing equipment, as well as expanding our print service. The point was to establish ourself in the market and use our position to come up with new ideas.