Complete 3D Concrete Printer Setup Installed in Switzerland

Vertico has installed a complete 3D concrete printing setup at Stratea AG in Switzerland. The system covers every step from dry material handling to the robot and printhead, and it was configured around Stratea's own project pipeline and floor space.

Installed at Stratea AG in Switzerland

The installation reflects a growing interest in robotic 3D concrete printing for construction across Switzerland. Architecture and construction firms are adopting robotic systems to:

• Reduce dependency on manual labor
• Increase precision and repeatability
• Produce curved, unique or custom-formed structures

We worked closely with the Stratea team to tailor the complete setup. Equipment, layout and software were matched to their projects and to the constraints of their space.

The result is a modular system rather than a standalone robot, built for precision, flexibility and architectural freedom.

What a full 3D concrete printing system includes

Vertico's systems are modular and serve 3D construction printing in Europe and beyond. A typical setup includes the components below.

Silo and material handling

The silo loads dry cement and transfers it into the system without dust, so printing can run continuously.

Accelerant pump system

Accelerant is dosed into the material flow for faster curing and stronger, more consistent prints. This helps with outdoor work and builds with many layers.

Concrete pump and print flow

A dedicated pump delivers printable concrete to the printhead in a steady, precisely metered flow.

Robotic arm and printhead

At the core sits a 6-axis robotic arm fitted with Vertico's proprietary printhead. Together they give the freedom needed for parametric architecture.

Control stand and user interface

A touchscreen HMI gives operators full control over the printing process, material flow, speed and safety systems.

Print bed

The print bed is sized to the client's projects, from concrete columns to full-scale printed walls.

Robot controller and motion system

Vertico's controller handles motion, safety and communication between the hardware, so all components work together during a print.

Why the system suits design-driven work

Vertico's system is built for construction, and equally for architectural expression. It is set up for complex curves, custom textures and parametric forms.

Designed for design

Compared with rigid prefab systems, the platform is optimized for:

• Organic shapes
• Parametric design
• Complex geometries that would be impossible or too expensive with traditional formwork

The printed columns and furniture of the bio-inclusive column at Dutch Design Week show this in practice. Form, skin and structure come together through layered printing.

Print control

The custom printhead and 6-axis robot give designers control over flow rate, texture and toolpath. That makes smooth curves, sharp details and layered effects possible.

An example is the sculptural bench at the Singer Laren museum, printed for public use.

Concrete as a creative material

The system treats concrete as a creative medium as well as structural mass. The printhead supports experiments with pigments and with layering for texture.

Design-led projects

Clients use Vertico systems for:

• Public installations and sculpture
• Furniture prototyping
• Architectural façades
• Research and cultural exhibitions

One example is Staikos 3D's printed concrete house, where performance and appearance were printed together, layer by layer.