The Phoenix printer, set to be deployed in 2025 or 2026, can print multi-story buildings, reducing construction time and costs. CarbonX, a low-carbon concrete mix, is aimed at reducing the environmental impact of cement, a major component of concrete. Codex is a digital catalog of over 60 ready-to-print home designs, while Vitruvius is an AI-based system that allows users to create their own floor plans and renderings. Icon believes these innovations could democratize the home design process and make high-quality, affordable housing more accessible.
Key takeaways:
- Construction-tech startup Icon has announced a suite of new 3D printing technologies, including a multi-story printer, a low-carbon concrete printing mix, a digital catalog of home designs, and an AI home designer.
- The company's new printer, Phoenix, can create a multi-story building's foundation, walls, floors, and roof structures without stopping, potentially cutting construction time and costs.
- Icon's new printing material, CarbonX, is a “low-carbon” concrete printing material, addressing environmental concerns associated with traditional concrete.
- Icon has also launched Codex, a digital catalog of printed home designs, and Vitruvius, an AI-based system for designing custom homes, aiming to democratize the home design process.