3D
Printing
Technology
3D printing technology is used in specialized areas such as research development, modeling, the medical industry and in small scale production runs.
Benefits include lower costs and higher efficiency in producing highly precise prototypes.
Development
Exhibition
Dental
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Fashion
NexCon 3D Printers take the best characteristics of 3D printing and address many of the challenges found in the construction industry. The result is the ability to print structures remotely or on-site efficiently at a lower cost with greater sustainability.
Ability to print onsite and custom designs. Black Buffalo 3D's state of the art construction technology is capable of printing up to 4 stories of more than 1,500 square feet on each level.
With a wide variety of "ink" materials, Black Buffalo 3D's cement-based “printer ink” is formulated to withstand harsh climates, is recyclable and is stronger than a block wall.
By reducing material and labor costs by more than 50%, extruded exterior walls provide energy efficiency and printing affordable housing onsite cuts freight and logistics costs.
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Traditional
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3D Printing
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Result
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Core Resources
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Materials, tools, labor related costs
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Materials, tools
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50-80% reduction unskilled labor
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Period
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Weeks
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Days
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50-80% reductions
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Cost
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$167-$333/square ft.
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< $35/square ft.
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More than 50% reduction
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Material Loss (%)
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> 10%
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< 3%
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90% reduction
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Waste
Mixing and printing structures to exact design specifications eliminates waste and the traditional requirement of utilizing casting molds or forms.
Emissions
Reduced project timelines, lighter transportation loads and flexibility to print buildings onsite or nearby, greatly reducing pollution and related fees.
Power
Several configurations available providing power to select liquid fuel or electric based printers that run more efficiently than standard construction machinery.
Materials
Sourcing locally available material to mix with our proprietary “ink” formulation can create reductions in freight, material costs and time to completion.
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3D printing began with restrictive pricing, a need for constant recalibration and limited selection of non-ecofriendly inputs. It was difficult to justify anything beyond prototyping or hobbyist applications.