Industries
3D printing in architecture & construction: building the future
Today LFAM has the potential to radically transform how buildings are made, introducing new materials and methods to provide flexibility in design and production, cost efficiencies, and sustainability. Going beyond 3D printed house construction, LFAM can support the development of custom features, such as wall paneling, formworks, and more.
Industries
3D printing in architecture & construction: building the future
Today LFAM has the potential to radically transform how buildings are made, introducing new materials and methods to provide flexibility in design and production, cost efficiencies, and sustainability. Going beyond 3D printed house construction, LFAM can support the development of custom features, such as wall paneling, formworks, and more.
The benefits of large format 3D printing in architecture
TIME SAVING
Produce at high speed and efficiently structures and components, pre-fabricate elements to reduce time on-site
GEOMETRIC COMPLEXITY
Introduce intricate designs, structures, and solutions that bring both aesthetic and performance benefits (i.e., resist to natural disasters)
FLEXIBLE PROCESS
Both in design and construction, allows to introduce changes at an advanced stage of the project, tech can be set up in remote locations for local production
BIO-BASED & RECYCLED MATERIALS
Ability to innovate on materials, working with bio-based or recycled alternatives to limit the impact of raw materials used
ZERO WASTE
Manufacture using only the materials necessary, eliminating scraps and waste
REDUCED CARBON EMISSIONS
Process is more efficient and less polluting vs. traditional process that use large quantities of cement
3D Printed Building Applications
3D printing architecture & construction
At Caracol we’ve been working on expanding the potential of LFAM applied to the sector, working on several applications from structural elements to aesthetic and decorative elements.
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Formworks
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Facade and wall panels
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Commercial and retail installations
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Booth and event installations
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Custom architectural projects
Composite 3D Printing
Heron AM
The turnkey LFAM platform to print parts in composite with no scale or shape limits. The hardware-software robotic system works on 6+ axes, modularly set to satisfy specific production needs.
Metal Additive Manufacturing
Vipra AM
An adaptive metal robotic 3D printer for large-format additive manufacturing, with two deposition head models to meet various production goals. This turnkey platform combines hardware, software, and automation for complex, large-scale metal applications.
Caracol Manufacturing Services
On-Demand Manufacturing
Our manufacturing experience is at your service. Bring to life your projects with our teams’ support from design to production – we can deliver finished parts manufactured with the highest quality standards, ensuring your projects are done right.
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3D Printing Materials
Advanced materials for industrial 3D printing applications
Caracol LFAM systems can print a wide range of high-performing polymers and composites. Caracol industrial-grade materials are selected, qualified and engineered to provide efficient production in all industries.
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Additive Manufacturing for custom architectural projects
Success Stories
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Read how cutting-edge players across sectors are using large format 3D printing for industrial applications and how Caracol is helping them transform their manufacturing processes.
