Reinventing Concrete Construction with 3D Printing

01/12/2022 18 min Temporada 11 Episodio 145
Reinventing Concrete Construction with 3D Printing

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of the AEC Business podcast, Aarni Heiskanen interviews Fernando De los Rios, CEO and co-founder of Hyperion Robotics. The Finnish technology company was formed by experts in engineering, construction, 3D printing, and robotics. Their mission is to bring automation and sustainable practices to the construction industry.



Fernando has been building start-ups to disrupt the construction industry for the last six years. With a strong background in finance, he leads the company's business development.



In the interview, we discuss the following:




The journey of Hyperion Robotics and why the team is resolute about 3D printing



What makes the company stand out among other startups



The rationale for 3D printing building and infrastructure parts instead of whole buildings



What microfactories are



How to manage risks in 3D printing projects



What the Peikko pilot project taught Hyperion Robotics



How 3D printing and robotics innovation is a combination of software, hardware, and material development



How the new three-million-euro funding will boost the company's growth




You can learn more about Hyperion Robotics at https://www.hyperionrobotics.com.



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