COBOD founder mentioned on LinkedIn that the college would be the world’s largest 3D printed constructing as soon as accomplished, stating,
“The college constructing mission would be the world’s largest building #automation and #innovation mission and can pave the way in which for extra groundbreaking tasks sooner or later. With this visionary mission, 3D building printing is coming into a brand new period, the place grand scale is greater than doable. We’re not solely proud to be a part of this journey, but in addition to be on the forefront of driving the technological enhancements that make it doable.”
COBOD has deployed its BOD3 printers around the globe, and is engaged on tasks in power, residential building, and infrastructure. Saudi agency Al Arkan is utilizing COBOD machines to make power infrastructure and luxurious villas, whereas Abyan used them for storage tanks, and PERI 3D printed a Starbucks and a knowledge middle with COBOD printers.
Others in automated building are surging forward as properly. Many of the press and hype have been in residential building, and naturally media will see extra worth in relatable tales of 3D printing your subsequent dwelling. However I see way more potential in building throughout distant areas and in austere environments. Certainly, we’re seeing a whole lot of curiosity in automated building from locations like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and India. If it had been simply Dubai, I’d be a bit apprehensive, since there was a whole lot of noise and little or no substance coming from international locations exclaiming mantras of the world’s largest on a regular basis. And sure, this might be partially PR-motivated. However, in ordering two machines and given the large funds on provide, there is also a whole lot of substance right here.
Distant infrastructure in difficult-to-access or hard-to-work-in areas are key drivers in automated building adoption. The fallout of the human value of the Qatar World Cup was widespread. Beneath these circumstances, automated building will save lives by exposing fewer employees to the tough circumstances on provide. Price when it comes to lives and cash shall be felt acutely in Qatar now, not too long ago profitable with the skilled soccer membership it owns, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), successful the Champions League. The nation has spent a whole lot of tens of millions advertising and marketing itself, and billions extra constructing an airline and hub system. Additionally it is not doing this in isolation, however in a rivalry with neighbors Saudi Arabia and UAE. Qatar is likely one of the wealthiest international locations on the earth on a GDP per capita foundation, however oil and pure fuel are 85% of export earnings. The nation is engaged in a race to spend its cash successfully and properly in order that it could actually safe a future for itself as a rich state impartial of oil and fuel earnings. If COBOD performs solely a tiny function in serving to the nation safe this future, then the corporate will do very properly off this engagement.
