Vertico Deploys Largest 3D Concrete Printer at Portuguese Precast Facility
Dutch 3D concrete printing company Vertico has installed its largest system to date at Portuguese precast manufacturer Sirolis, integrating robotic printing into a traditional factory setting.
Vertico, a Dutch firm specializing in 3D concrete printing, has completed its most substantial installation to date. The company has deployed a complete two-component (2K) printing system at the facility of Sirolis – Prefabricados de Betão, S.A., a Portuguese precast manufacturer. This new system features an extended ABB robot arm, measuring 3.2 meters, combined with a 6.7-meter track and a raised carriage. The entire setup is mounted directly onto a concrete slab at Sirolis's site.
The installation is designed for dual-sided printing capabilities and includes Vertico’s automated silo solution. Vertico anticipates that this configuration will enable Sirolis to achieve highly impressive print outcomes. The company commended Sirolis's team for their proficiency in operating the machinery from the beginning of the process, describing the facility as "world-class." Marco Sutil Saraiva was specifically acknowledged for his support during the installation.
This deployment in Portugal signifies Vertico's growing global reach. Founded by CEO Volker Ruitinga, the company has now supplied over 50 3D concrete printers to clients in 24 countries across six continents. Vertico's systems integrate robotic arms, track-based motion, and proprietary software, including their HMI interface and slicer, catering to applications in architecture, construction, and education.
The Portugal installation complements Vertico's recent portfolio of high-profile projects. In April 2025, Vertico collaborated with Zaha Hadid Architects on Aevum, an installation in Milan that featured a 3D printed concrete counterpart to a marble arch. More recently, Vertico contributed to the Duality of Skin and Core modular structure at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, working with Eindhoven University of Technology and LANXESS. This project showcased lighter, manually handleable elements, contrasting with Vertico's usual large-format builds.
Vertico's installation at Sirolis highlights a broader trend within the construction industry: precast concrete manufacturers are increasingly incorporating robotic 3D printing directly into their existing factory operations. Sirolis, an established precast producer since 1980, has added 3D concrete printing under its SIR3D brand, initially targeting architectural and decorative elements. This integration mirrors similar strategic moves by other companies, such as Hyperion Robotics establishing a UK facility for automated precast foundation unit production and Progress Group running its Selective Paste Intrusion process as permanent factory infrastructure.
This installation marks a significant step in integrating large-scale 3D concrete printing into traditional precast manufacturing. By deploying such a system on a factory floor, Vertico and Sirolis are moving additive manufacturing beyond bespoke projects into mainstream production. This approach is crucial for scaling up adoption, potentially enabling faster, more customized, and resource-efficient construction components, which is a key objective for the broader additive manufacturing sector.
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