Future technologies: construction printers from "Specavia" company
Progress does not stand still and actively develops all spheres of human activity, including construction. In this article, we will tell you in detail about a Russian company that is engaged in the development of advanced technologies and the production of 3D printers for construction, and we will take a detailed look at the model range with its distinctive features. The products of "AMT-SPECVIA" have already conquered the world market and have proven themselves well. If you are a representative of the construction industry, you will definitely find fresh solutions for the development of your own business using such printers.
- Main about the company "AMT-SPECVIA"
- What products does the Specavia company produce?
- Printers for printing buildings with a height of 2 floors
Main about the company "AMT-SPECVIA"
The "AMT-SPECVIA" company was formed in 2009 in the city of Yaroslavl, which is the regional center of one of the leading industrial regions of our country. The founder of the company is Alexander Maslov. At the beginning of its path, the machine-building enterprise was engaged in the production of equipment with numerical program control.
Due to the great market interest in the growing popularity of 3D construction printing, the company began its research and developed its first experimental model, and already in 2015 launched printers for house construction into serial production.
In 2017, in Denmark, the company Printhuset printed the first building in Europe using Russian equipment. Also in the same year, thanks to a 3D printer, a unique building was completed in the city of Artemovsk in the Sverdlovsk region.
In 2018, the company goes to a new level and launches a printer into production that can print multi-story buildings on a foundation up to 11 meters wide, 30 meters long, and 80 meters high. This construction printer is one of the largest installations in the world for 3D printing of buildings and structures.
However, progress does not stand still, and the company is constantly testing new 3D printing methods. After the company gained recognition in the market of construction printer manufacturers, potential buyers began to offer to manufacture industrial equipment for printing with plastic and other materials. As a result of the large work done, the FDM printer was produced under the name BIGEMOT.
Russian developments are in demand not only in our country but also abroad. The company "SPECVIA" has signed a contract for the supply of equipment to the United Arab Emirates, where with the help of printers, they plan to print a whole cottage village.
According to the CEO of the company "AMT-SPECVIA" Alexander Maslov, 3D printing in construction will allow reducing costs by almost 40% and shortening the timing by a third. In addition, the regional administration actively participates in the development of the enterprise, providing financial support to the company, which successfully implements new technologies and contributes to the development of the region and the country as a whole.
In fact, it is the first company not only in the Russian market but also in the CIS countries that has started producing printers and materials used in the construction of houses and cottages. The portal printers "AMT" of the Yaroslavl "SPECVIA" company have certificates of the Customs Union and the European Union, which allows exporting equipment and not only satisfying the Russian market. Printers are already actively working in Europe, Central and Southeast Asia.
For reference! The company has Russian awards "Best Exporter of the Year", which were received in 2017 and 2018. The competitions were held in Yaroslavl among small and medium-sized entrepreneurs who export equipment abroad.
What does the company produce?
Currently, the company produces 6 types of small and large format 3D construction printers designed for:
- printing small architectural forms and elements of landscape design;
- manufacturing building elements with subsequent assembly at the construction site;
- printing structures directly on the foundation.
By their type, they can be divided into the following categories:
- indoor or for printing parts of small-form elements and structures;
- for the production of single-story buildings;
- for printing buildings with a height of two floors.
The standard equipment of the printer includes a computer for control and licensed software.
We will then consider the model range in detail according to the type and give a detailed description.
Indoor printers
- "AMT" S-6044. This model is compact and economical, it is well suited for entrepreneurs who are just starting their business. The printer belongs to professional workshop equipment. S-6044 is very reliable, it is characterized by high performance. It is easy to repair, and the embedded working resource is 30,000 hours. The printer can produce small architectural details: benches, facade elements, fences, and much more.
- Performance9 m/min
- Sizes, mm4100 x 4700 x 2800
- Weight, kg670
- Material consumption0.12
- Drive typeStepper motors with cylindrical reducers
- Print accuracy2 mm
- Workspace area3500 x 3600 x 1200 mm
- Speed12 m/min
- SpecializationConstruction; Production
- Used materialsConcrete
- Layer thickness from10000 microns
- S-6044 long. Similar to S-6044, it belongs to professional equipment and has medium sizes from the s-series. The print size of products, buildings, and structures can reach a maximum area of 55 square meters. One of the main advantages of this equipment is its large operational resource – 60,000 hours. Another positive quality of this printer is that it can work continuously in three shifts. The basic configuration includes manual loading of the mixture, but if desired, it can be improved and develop an automatic feed.
- Sizes, mm8100х8000х4000
- Country of manufactureRussia
- Weight, kg1520
- Power consumption1.6 kW
- Material consumption0.12 m3 per 1 sq.m
- Speed, positioning accuracy12 m/min;2 mm
- Drive typeStepper motors with cylindrical reducers
- Workspace area7400х7500х2700 mm
- Speed0.6 m3/hour
- SpecializationConstruction
- Supported materialsCement 400-500
- Layer thickness from10х30-40 mm
- S-6045M. Has a beautiful representative appearance. It has a high performance speed due to the three print heads it has. Since this printer is small and has an improved design, it is ideal for educational institutions, government agencies, research laboratories, as well as for printing elements in the presence of customers. The resource of this printer is calculated for 40,000 hours. The kit is additionally equipped with a manual concrete mixer, high-pressure wash, and three additional nozzles of different diameters.
- Sizes, mm4000х4000х2800
- Country of manufactureRussia
- Weight, kg870
- Power consumption1.6 kW
- Workspace area (DxWxH)3500х3600х1000 mm
- Material consumption0.12 m3 per 1 sq.m
- Drive typeStepper motors with cylindrical reducers
- Print accuracy2 mm
- Speed0.7 m3/hour
- SpecializationConstruction
- Used materialsConcrete 400-500
- Layer thickness from5000 to 10000 / 20000 to 50000
All models have a warranty period of 12 months. All printers are reliable and easy to repair. The equipment is delivered debugged, tested at the plant, and checked for operability. All printers print using standard construction mixtures, based on Portland cement 300-500 grade. Specialists of the company will conduct a master class on preparing mixtures, managing the equipment, and teach modeling.
Printers for printing single-storey buildings
- Construction 3D printer "AMT" S-6044 long2 – based on the S-6044 long printer for printing buildings and structures directly on the construction site with an area of 55 square meters. It is produced in two versions: workshop and outdoor. The printer allows the construction of a structure using a concrete mixture in field conditions or working in a workshop for the production and outfitting of subsequent buildings and reinforced concrete structures. The working resource of this 3D printer is calculated for 60,000 hours. On request of the customer, the equipment is additionally equipped with a lifting device up to 8 meters, a fast printing boom, a manual concrete mixer, and an automatic mixture feed system. The main characteristics include the availability of wear-resistant construction materials, easy equipment management, and simple maintenance.
Printers for printing buildings with a height of 2 floors
- AMT" S-300 – equipment capable of printing buildings and structures up to two floors and a height of 6 meters, with an area of up to 120 sq. m. It is recommended for purchase by companies with high demand for the construction of residential buildings. The main advantage of this printer is its high production speed (2.5 m³ per hour), and also a resource is calculated for 60,000 hours of continuous operation. The basic configuration includes a station specifically created for this model for the mixture feed, as well as a high-pressure wash.
- At the request of the customer, the height can be increased to 80 meters. The standard size of the work area is 11 meters in width and 11.5 meters in length. In addition to the printer, a high-pressure wash, a mixture feed station, and a spare set of spare parts are supplied. This model is the largest construction printer in the world.
All printers for printing buildings with a height of 2 floors undergo quality assembly and testing at the plant. The warranty period is 12 months for each model. Employees of the company "SPECVIA" provide training in the operation of the printer, modeling, and mix preparation. All equipment prints using standard construction mixtures, based on Portland cement 400-500 grade.
- Warranty12 months
- CertificatesTC N RU D- RU.AL92.B.17528 HS code 8479100000
- Country of manufactureRussia
- Weight, kg3800
- Power consumption12 kW
- Speed, positioning accuracy12 m/min
- Drive typeStepper motors with planetary reducers
- Positioning accuracy2 mm
- Workspace area11500х11000х5400 mm
- Speed2.5 m³/h
- SpecializationConstruction
- Used materialsConcrete 400-500 with a fraction of non-metallic materials up to 6 mm
- Layer thickness from10000 mm
FDM - Large format 3D printer
- SL-1001 "Behemoth" – is the largest FFF (FDM) printer in the world. This is professional workshop equipment that prints plastic in a volume of up to 1.2 cubic meters. This allows you to create large color models with high detail, use it in tuning in the automotive industry, as well as in advertising and educational purposes. At the moment, there are no analogs of this printer. BIGEMOT is the most reliable printer. The warranty for this printer, like other models, is 12 months.
- Operating systemsWindows 10
- Sizes, mm3000х2000х1600
- SoftwareRepetier-host, Cura
- Weight, kg210
- Table calibrationauto on 64 points
- PrintFDM
- Heated platformYes
