Complete 3D Concrete Printer Setup Installed in Switzerland

Installed at Stratea AG: A Real Project in Switzerland

This full installation at Stratea AG represents a growing trend in 3D construction across Switzerland. More architectural and construction firms are turning to robotic solutions to:

• Reduce labor dependency
• Increase precision and repeatability
• Enable unique, curved, or custom-formed structures

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By working closely with the Stratea team, we tailored the complete setup—all equipment, layout, and software—to match their specific project pipeline and space constraints.

This is more than just a robot—it’s a complete, modular system built for precision, flexibility, and architectural freedom.

What’s Included in a Full 3D Concrete Printing System

Vertico’s systems are modular, flexible, and designed to meet the needs of 3D construction printing across Europe and beyond. A typical setup includes:

Silo and Material Handling

Efficient loading and dust-free transfer of dry cement into the system, enabling continuous operation.

Accelerant Pump System

Accelerants are mixed into the flow for faster curing and stronger, more consistent prints—ideal for outdoor or multi-layer builds.

Concrete Pump and Print Flow

A dedicated pump ensures smooth, consistent delivery of printable concrete to the robot’s printhead with high material precision.

Robotic Arm and Printhead

The core of the system: a 6-axis robotic arm fitted with Vertico’s proprietary printhead—allowing for design freedom and parametric architecture.

Control Stand and User Interface

A touchscreen HMI gives users full control over the robotic concrete printing process, material flow, speed, and safety systems.

Printbed

Sized according to your projects—supporting everything from concrete columns to full-scale printed walls.

Robot Controller and Motion System

Vertico’s controller handles motion, safety, and hardware communication to ensure seamless printing across all components.

Why Vertico’s System Stands Out for Design

At its core, Vertico’s 3D concrete printing system is built not just for construction—but for creative freedom and architectural expression. Whether you're printing complex curves, custom textures, or parametric forms, our setup is optimized for design-driven concrete fabrication.

Designed for Design

Unlike rigid prefab systems, Vertico’s platform is optimized for:

• Organic shapes
• Parametric design
• Complex geometries that would be impossible or cost-prohibitive with traditional formwork.

See it in action in Vertico’s DDW installation, where printed columns and furniture pieces brought digital design to life.

Unmatched Print Control

Our custom printhead and 6-axis robot arm give designers full control over flow rate, texture, and pathing—enabling smooth curves, sharp details, and layered effects.

Take a look at the Signature Bench at Singer Laren Museum, a sculptural seat printed for public use without sacrificing elegance.

Material as Medium

By combining digital tools with traditional materiality, Vertico helps you use concrete as a creative medium—not just a structural one.

This system allows concrete to be treated as a creative material, not just structural mass. Whether you're experimenting with pigments or layering for texture, our printhead is designed for material-driven design.

Explore this in the Computational Concrete Column project, where form, skin, and structure come together through layered printing.

Design-Led Projects, Real-World Results

Our clients use Vertico systems for:

• Public installations and sculpture
• Furniture prototyping
• Architectural façades
• Research and cultural exhibitions

One standout example is Staikos 3D’s printed concrete house, where performance and aesthetics were printed simultaneously—layer by layer.
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Vertico enables you to print outside the box, bringing bold designs to life with material integrity and creative control.