Samsung Engineering Achieves Success in Developing Next-Generation 3D Printing Technology for Construction

A building constructed using a 3D printing robot by Samsung Engineering. (Photo by Samsung Engineering)

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] Samsung Engineering announced on the 9th that it has recently succeeded in developing next-generation 3D printing technology for construction. Through this technology, the company plans to shorten construction periods, improve quality and safety, and strengthen competitiveness in overseas projects.

Samsung Engineering explained that it succeeded in producing a building using 3D printing technology earlier this month. Starting technology development at the end of last year, it succeeded in developing a 3D printing robot earlier this year, and this time produced a pilot test building to complete performance testing of the printing robot. Marsion K Co., Ltd., a company specializing in irregular architecture, participated as a production partner.

Samsung Engineering evaluated that with this 3D printing technology development, the building production period is reduced to about one-tenth of the usual production time, quality completion can be improved regardless of environmental conditions through robot production, and manpower input can be reduced to prevent safety accidents.

A Samsung Engineering official said, "We plan to actively utilize 3D printing construction technology to strengthen competitiveness in executing overseas EPC projects," adding, "We especially expect effects such as resolving the shortage of skilled workers at remote overseas plant sites, shortening construction periods, reducing costs, and decreasing safety accidents." The official also added that if related construction laws and regulations are established, entry into the domestic market is expected to be possible.

With this technology, 3D modeling production is possible by inputting information without separate drawing production and printing, resulting in environmental protection effects due to paper reduction. Additionally, there is no need for separate construction preparation processes such as formwork production and installation of temporary construction structures, enabling efficient material input and management, which is expected to minimize construction waste, Samsung Engineering anticipates.

Samsung Engineering plans to secure stable profits through the commercialization of 3D printing technology. A Samsung Engineering official said, "We continue to innovate business execution based on digital technology and robots," adding, "Through continuous innovation, we will transform into a technology solution company."

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