3D Printed Pad Foundation - 75% material savings by Hyperion

Hyperion Robotics has partnered with Iberdrola and Peikko to create optimized foundations that use 75% less material compared to traditionally built concrete foundations. Commissioned by Iberdrola, a leading international renewable energy company, the project aims at demonstrating the efficiency, eCO2 and health & safety benefits associated with 3D printed concrete. Hyperion Robotics, Iberdrola and Peikko have been working closely to collaborate on the design and engineering of the foundation. Taking into account the structural loads coming from the 132kV circuit breaker supported by the foundation, the team has developed a design by testing approach to demonstrate the strength of the 3D printed element. Once printed in Hyperion's facility in Helsinki, the element was transported to Peikko's testing site in Lahti and pulled with horizontal and vertical forces. Project partners: Peikko Iberdrola Hyperion Robotics Video credits: Peikko Read the project article on Archdaily: https://www.archdaily.com/979145/3d-p... Find out more about this project and the future of construction here: https://www.hyperionrobotics.com/