German Research Foundation (DFG) – Project Number 414265976
Subproject of : Additive Manufacturing in Construction (AMC) TRR277
Website of the Transregio: https://amc-trr277.de/
The Collaborative Research Centre TRR 277 “Additive Manufacturing in Construction” (AMC) investigates how 3D printing can be applied as a technology in construction. The goal is to develop new construction methods that are faster, more cost-effective, and more sustainable. This includes printing components from concrete, metal, or clay, as well as the development of new materials, processes, and design freedom.
The research centre brings together scientists from civil engineering, mechanical engineering, architecture, and materials science to explore innovative methods that could revolutionize the construction industry. The aim is to use less material and simplify the production of complex structures.
In the first funding period, Subproject A05 investigated the fully automated integration of fiber reinforcements for various additive manufacturing processes within the framework of TRR277 AMC. To achieve this, various manufacturing strategies, end effectors, and tools were developed and tested in physical prototypes under laboratory conditions in the Digital Building Fabrication Laboratory (DBFL).
In the second funding period, the focus will shift to multi-component element systems under on-site manufacturing conditions at the Digital Construction Site (DCS). To ensure robust and reliable processes, the reinforcement production and robotic integration will be monitored via sensor systems, the processes will be actively controlled, and the produced components will be characterized through targeted testing.