ICON Vulcan Construction System

The ICON Vulcan Construction System is a solution designed for volume 3D printing of homes and large-scale structures. According to the vendor, this system caters to companies of various sizes, from small to large-scale construction firms. It is intended for use by construction companies, architectural firms, real estate developers, civil engineering firms, and building contractors, offering them the potential to transform their construction processes.

Key Features

Designed for Volume 3D Printing: The ICON Vulcan Construction System is specifically engineered for high-volume 3D printing of homes and large-scale structures, with the aim of enabling efficient and rapid construction.

Vulcan Printer and Magma Mixing Unit: This system consists of the Vulcan printer, a large-scale construction 3D printer that can print entire homes on location, and the Magma portable mixing unit, which prepares ICON's proprietary building material, Lavacrete, for printing.

Rapid Transportation and Site Mobility: According to the vendor, the Vulcan printer can be easily transported to build sites and swiftly moved from one site to another, providing flexibility and adaptability in construction projects.

Printing on Ground or Slab: The Vulcan printer offers the versatility to print directly on the ground or a poured slab, giving users options for different construction scenarios.

Magma Portable Mixing Unit: The Magma unit ingests dry Lavacrete, hydrates it, and adjusts the formula in real-time based on build site conditions, ensuring the ready-to-print material is optimized for each project, as claimed by the vendor.

Proprietary Building Material - Lavacrete: According to the vendor, ICON's material science team has developed Lavacrete, a highly printable and incredibly strong proprietary building material that has undergone rigorous testing and development, resulting in exceptional durability.

BuildOS Software Suite: The BuildOS software suite generates and prepares architecture for printing, controlling the robotic hardware on-site to transform digital plans into physical homes, as per the vendor's claims.

Large Print Volume and Speed: The Vulcan printer, the third-generation 3D printer system, is 1.5 times larger and 2 times faster than its predecessor, capable of printing homes and structures up to 3,000 square feet without relocation, according to the vendor.

Reduced Waste and Design Freedom: According to the vendor, the Vulcan Construction System can significantly reduce waste in construction projects while offering more design freedom, allowing for the creation of unique and innovative structures.