Luyten 3D inks 3D printing deal to supply concrete mix to the US and Canada

Melbourne-based Luyten 3D has signed an agreement with America-based Alquist 3D to supply its proprietary 3D concrete mix ‘Ultimatecrete’ for the construction of houses and other residences in the United States and Canada.

In a press release, Luyten 3D said the collaboration brings together two of the most progressive 3D printing companies to speed the construction of 3D homes and dwellings in the two countries.

Ahmed Mahil, cofounder and global CEO of Luyten 3D, expressed his excitement to be partnering with Alquist 3D to support and promote the building of 3D homes across the United States and Canada.

“Our work together will involve providing Alquist 3D with the ability to use and distribute Ultimatecrete under license across the United States and Canada,” Mahil noted.

Under the partnership, Alquist will employ Ultimatecrete to print the first owner-occupier house in the United States, as well as many other houses and dwellings in their pipeline of works.

Mahil also said the team is honoured that Alquist 3D chose Luyten 3D after searching the world for the most effective and scientifically proven 3D printing mix for the building and construction sector.  

CEO of Alquist 3D Zachary Mannheimer stated the partnership will provide Alquist 3D with the ability to deliver 3D-printed housing solutions of the highest quality across the north American market space.

“America has a housing shortage and Alquist 3D plans to solve it but in order to do this we need the best 3D printing solutions that the world can offer,” he noted.

The Alquist CEO added, “We have the leading knowledge, capability and technology, we just need the highest performing concrete mix for 3D building and construction and we found it in Luyten 3D’s Ultimatecrete.”

In addition to being simple to use, Mannheimer said Ultimatecrete also boasts unmatched levels of strength and durability, which are crucial for the creation of strong and long-lasting structures when using 3D printing in the building and construction industry.   

“We are now well prepared to solve North America’s housing crisis with the highest quality 3D printed structures,” Mannheimer remarked.

Meanwhile, Mahil claims that Ultimatecrete is one of the most durable materials for use in 3D printing for the building and construction sector that has been tested to withstand various durability scenarios, such as hurricanes, cyclones, earthquakes, and floods.

“Ultimatecrete is scientifically formulated to deliver premium results at a fair price which is important for the industry when the cost is a clear competitive advantage compared to traditional building methods,” Mahil said.

According to Dr Godrey Keung, chief scientific officer at Luyten 3D, what sets Luyten’s Ultimatecrete apart is that it was built with the economic viability and sustainability in mind.

In comparison to other techniques, it is the only concrete mix for 3D printing that really lowers construction site expenses by between 30 per cent and 60 per cent, Dr Keung noted.

“Australia’s Ultimatecrete will be used to build the first owner-occupier home in Muscatine, Iowa. It will then be used for another project in Florida which is a hurricane-prone state where Ultimatecrete’s strength and durability is needed as more natural calamities are expected due to climate change,” Dr Keung explained. 

Founded in 2020, Luyten 3D is an Australian company that designs and manufactures mobile AI-powered 3D concrete printers for the building and construction industry.