INNOVATIVE MATERIAL SCIENCE EXPERTISE IS IN OUR DNA
“The purpose of LATICRETE is to improve the built world and the lives of those who build it.” - David A. Rothberg, Chairman of the Board
Today, the R&D team at LATICRETE has developed several cementitious 3D printing mortars that will fuel the future of 3D construction around the world. Our 3D printing mortars provide solutions for the professional 3D construction industry that includes homes, schools, healthcare facilities, commercial buildings and modular formwork. We are proud to be part of this innovative, problem-solving, leading-edge industry and its market development.
LATICRETE® 3D Printing Mortar brings another exciting possibility; It is a far less expensive method of construction. By reducing costs, time, labor, and waste – we can build more affordable houses using fewer materials and resources, leading to a positive social impact addressing the current global housing shortage and rescue housing when natural disasters occur.
3D Construction Is Fast Production
3D printing in the construction industry means greatly reduced production time. That’s because the machines themselves are very fast, some of them can manufacture the walls of a small 600 to 800 SF (55 to 75-square-meter) home in just 24 hours. 3D printers are also highly automated, which greatly reduces human error. The machine needs to be monitored, but most of the production process doesn’t involve a high degree of labor.
While curved concrete structures poured into forms are solid, those created using 3D printing technology can be hollow. This allows space for necessary building services such as electrical HVAC, right inside the structural elements of the building. Our advantage is in our rheology expertise – we have multiple cement-based mortars that are compatible with various types of 3D printers. Our mission is to continue our position as a globally recognized, trusted building product manufacturer.
Our Partners
Printed Farms
Printed Farms completed Florida’s first 3D printed structure. Their next project is a full-scale home which will be printed in Tallahassee, Florida, USA using our field proven M68 Mortar. They are on a mission to develop a scalable building system while commercializing 3D construction printing.
Features of 3D Printing
LATICRETE Seminars
As part of our effort to contribute to the development of 3D printing technology in the construction sector, our team is actively involved in 3D seminars and conferences where we share our learning.
Watch the presentation at the Digital Concrete 2020: Improving the Bonding Adhesion of the Cold Joints of Normal and Lightweight 3D Printing
Publication Links
LATICRETE is a member of the following organizations in support of standards and transparency:
- ASTM Committee F42 on Additive Manufacturing Technologies
- ACI Committee 564 - 3D Printing with Cementitious Materials