ABB Robotics & Simpliforge Designs 3D technologies for Construction

Pioneering technology leader that works closely with utility, industry, transportation and infrastructure sectors ABB robots and RobotStudio collaborates with key player in the 3D printed construction domain, Simpliforge's proprietary software to create South Asia’s largest robotic concrete 3D printer. This Partnership has already created the world’s first 3D printed place of worship and India’s first 3D printed bridge.

Within this collaboration, construction businesses will be able to build structures more quickly, safely, and sustainably.

Robotic concrete 3D printer has the potential to completely change the building industry in the commercial, industrial, defence, and residential sectors, particularly in disaster-affected areas that would need immediate infrastructure restoration and rehabilitation.

Speaking to this, Subrata Karmakar, President - Robotics & Discrete Automation, ABB India says, “With the focus on infrastructure growth and development in India, it is crucial to invest in technologies that increase productivity and efficiency,” 

He also adds, “3D printed construction is already advancing the construction industry, making operations more flexible and efficient, while reducing supply chain costs, construction waste and carbon footprints. We are proud to collaborate with Simpliforge to create state-of-the-art solutions for 3D construction printing.”

Likewise, Dhruv Gandhi, CEO, Simpliforge says, “Our long-standing relationship with ABB India ensures we have access to robust, reliable and localized technology that makes our operations faster and more efficient. Using ABB’s hardware and software, we developed sophisticated, safer and more reliable 3D printing capabilities that support flexible manufacturing and design freedom in construction. We deployed proprietary software developed with ABB’s RobotStudio to create India’s first, and South Asia’s largest robotic concrete 3D printer to address the diverse housing needs of the nation. We look forward to working with ABB on many more firsts, following our 3D printed place of worship - a world first, and India’s first 3D-printed bridge.”