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Serendix introduces Japan's first 3D-printed home, promises affordable housing solution

In Japan, a startup has revolutionized the cost of a new home, bringing it down to the level of a brand-new car by utilizing 3D-printing technology. This pioneering company, known as Serendix, stands as Japan's first manufacturer of 3D-printed homes.

This Japanese firm constructed the dwelling by employing a cement mixture enhanced with a quick-hardening additive, which is a common approach in the current realm of 3D-printed home construction, primarily relying on some variation of concrete blends. The interior of this single-story, 527-square-foot house comprises a bedroom, bathroom, and a living room equipped with a kitchen. The wooden roof, on the other hand, was crafted using a CNC (computer numerical control) cutter. The remarkable aspect here is that the majority of the fundamental elements of this dwelling were fabricated with automated technology, enabling the start-up to achieve substantial savings in both time and expenditure.

To further reduce construction costs, the Japanese company employed a cement mixture with an additive that accelerates the hardening process in the 3D-printing of the home. Most 3D-printed homes are presently constructed using a variation of a concrete mixture. Subsequently, these homes are transported and affixed to the steel columns and foundation of the house using a truck and crane, akin to assembling Lego pieces. Nonetheless, the company encountered a situation where certain walls had to be reprinted due to damage during this relocation process.

Serendix stands as the inaugural company in Japan dedicated to manufacturing 3D-printed houses. Their primary goal is to revolutionize housing by eliminating the burden of a 30-year mortgage. Rooted in the vision of "enhancing the lives of people worldwide with cutting-edge homes," Serendix aspires to grant genuine independence to individuals globally. They aim to achieve this by ushering in a novel digital era where robots, specifically construction 3D printers, can craft homes within a mere 24-hour timeframe, all while making homes affordable, akin to the cost of a car.

 

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