Pennsylvania, USA and Dammam, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Readymix, the top producer of ready-mix concrete and related goods in Saudi Arabia, and Black Buffalo 3D, a leading supplier of structural 3D construction printers and materials, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to manufacture Black Buffalo 3D's proprietary structural ink using local materials and to collaborate on the development of regional 3D construction printing materials, mixes, and additional 3D construction ink formulas.
Finding the ideal partner to develop dependable, environmentally friendly, and simple-to-use ink that can be made with materials that are readily available locally is the first step in Black Buffalo 3D's commitment to scaling the adoption of 3D construction printing. In order to aid in the creation and testing of a regionalized 3D ink that can be used in any 3D construction printer in the region to print homes, commercial structures, and infrastructure components on demand, Saudi Readymix will grant access to its R&D facilities and extensive network.
"While evaluating partners to produce and customize 3D construction ink for the Middle East, it became clear that Saudi Ready Mix was committed to innovation and had the capabilities to help us modify our ICC-ES AC509-approved ink for the region and manufacture a formula that could be used to print both structural and non-bearing walls," said Mike Miceli, CEO of Black Buffalo 3D.
In order to increase adoption and acceptability in Saudi Arabia, Black Buffalo 3D, the first 3D construction printing manufacturer in the world to achieve ICC-ES AC509 standards for printing walls, will also work with regional developers and conduct tests in accordance with regional building code standards. Anyone with intriguing pilot projects should get in touch with us at https://www.bb3d.io/contact with information about their business and 3D objectives. For qualifying builders, Presidio Advisors (Dubai), Black Buffalo 3D's regional distribution partner, will offer further local assistance and knowledge.
"We are extremely pleased to announce the signing of an MoU with Black Buffalo 3D and to manufacture tested materials to further the adoption and advancement of 3D printers to construct homes, buildings, and essential infrastructure throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia," the company said in a statement. Chris Leptokaridis is the technical and strategy director at Saudi Readymix.
Saudi Readymix is dedicated to supplying the best-caliber concrete products that meet the highest standards. The joint projects we work on with Black Buffalo 3D and regional builders and developers will benefit even more from our unwavering dedication to sustainability, cutting-edge technologies, and innovation.
The creation of durable, ecological, and effective homes using 3D technology is quickly gaining popularity. It will work with competent partners to print structural 3D homes and commercial structures that adhere to or surpass the requirements of the Saudi Building Code and the International Building Code. If you would like more information about our NEXCON printers, materials, and 3D construction solutions for on-site and off-site building, please follow Black Buffalo 3D on LinkedIn or get in touch with us online. On the website of our distribution partner, Presidio Invest, or at https://www.bb3d.io/contact, more information can be sought.
Black Buffalo 3D Corporation's background
The Black Buffalo 3D Corporation (https://www.bb3d.io), a leader in the standardization and global invention of 3D construction printers (3DCP), proprietary construction "ink," and 3D print construction consulting services, is ready to change the construction industry. BB3D became the first 3D construction company to satisfy ICC-ES AC509, enabling its customers to 3D print structural walls whenever they needed them. Code-compliant homes, buildings, and infrastructure may be printed on demand by NEXCON printers for both on-site and off-site construction. Contact https://www.bb3d.io/contact for additional details.
A brief overview of Saudi Readymix
The primary manufacturer and distributor of ready-mixed concrete and related goods in Saudi Arabia is Saudi Readymix Concrete Co. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Khalid Ali Alturki & Sons Holding Company (Alturki Holding), a significant industrial conglomerate, the business was founded in 1978. About 3,000 people work for Saudi Readymix, which also runs 20 on-site plants, 40 commercial locations, and 40 strategically placed locations throughout the Kingdom to serve all major metropolises in the eastern, central, western, northern, and southern regions.
