SQ4D
"Changing the Way the World Is Built"
US company using its ARCS autonomous robotic construction system to 3D print concrete homes and structures.
SQ4D Inc. is a New York-based construction technology company founded in 2017 and focused on large-scale 3D printing of residential and commercial concrete structures. The company's proprietary Autonomous Robotic Construction System (ARCS) uses concrete extrusion technology to produce full-size structures faster and at significantly lower cost than traditional methods. SQ4D estimates cost reductions of up to 40% and construction times cut in half, with as few as three workers needed on site.
In 2020 the company completed the world's largest permitted 3D printed home — a 1,900 square-foot residence in Calverton, New York, printed in 48 hours. Structures are reinforced with rebar, resistant to flooding and fire, and backed by a 50-year structural warranty. SQ4D targets the affordable housing market and sells its ARCS printer to builders.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
ARCS Concrete 3D Printer
Autonomous robotic construction system that 3D prints full-size concrete residential and commercial structures on-site.
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