3D PRINTING FACTORY FOR CONSTRUCTION

Family-owned building products manufacturer Boss Products has transitioned from its traditional manufacturing processes to the launch a new 3D printing offering for the building and construction industry.

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Boss’s concrete 3D printing factory in Melbourne is focused on commercial and domestic sectors including supplying planter boxes and retaining walls.

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Boss Products CEO Michael Boss said: “We could see the challenges ahead were going to be tough.

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“We were constantly having to find ways of making the manufacturing process more efficient, but key elements including labour, power, and other operating costs were continuing to rise.

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“We had to find another way.”

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Boss looked into 3D printing and realised that this was the answer, before searching the world for the most advanced and reliable 3D printing technology for building and construction.

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The company identified fellow Melbourne manufacturer Luyten and their Platypus X2 3D printer (pictured).

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“It is a large machine with extraordinary capacity that is extremely easy to use and incredibly versatile.”

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The system has now replaced traditional processes which involves an order time of four to six weeks to allow for materials.

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During this time, the company builds the supporting structure for the mould, makes the mould, pours the concrete mix into the mould, and waits for the mould to dry – taking up to 10 days process time in total.

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“Using our new Platypus X2 3D printer, we are now able to print a planter box in a matter of 20 to 30 minutes.

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“We have cut time, resources and costs up to 95 percent. We are now literally able to manufacture at a rate that is hundreds of times higher at a fraction of the cost.

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“We are already looking at setting up a new factory close by to give us the increased production space to quadruple our printing capacity of planter boxes and other products per year.”

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Founded in Melbourne, Luyten 3D has also partnered with the University of New South Wales to progress printing of structures and base camps on the moon.

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Luyten CEO, Ahmed Mahil said: “We are absolutely thrilled to see our technology being used right here in Australia.

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“In fact, many businesses are starting to realise the unrivalled benefits of 3D printing,” .

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