3D printing with concrete and cementitious materials is no longer a futuristic concept—it has become a transformative reality in the construction and architecture sectors. However, researching and developing new sustainable formulations, technical mortars, and complex geometries requires versatile, precise equipment tailored to testing and R&D environments.
To address this market need, COSMOS LAB was born: a compact mortar and concrete 3D printing solution designed by Cosmos 3D for universities, technology centers, and R&D departments in the precast industry.
What is COSMOS LAB?
COSMOS LAB is a professional additive manufacturing system optimized for applied research, cementitious material development, and precast element production.
Unlike large-scale, on-site 3D printing systems, COSMOS LAB stands out for its compact design and flexibility. It allows teams to validate mixes, test sustainable formulations, and experiment with complex geometries within a controlled environment.
Key Features
Designed and distributed by Cosmos 3D, COSMOS LAB integrates industrial-grade components to ensure maximum reliability, repeatability, and precision in every test:
- Build Volume:
- X-axis: 2.5 m
- Y-axis: 1.5 m
- Z-axis: 1.5 m
- Total Printer Weight: 500 kg (optimized and versatile structure).
- Interchangeable Nozzles: Easily adapt the bead width and geometry to specific material specifications.
- Electronics & Control: High-performance system powered by B&R Industrial Automation.
- Mixing & Pumping System: Modular and fully configurable to match mortar viscosity and application requirements.
Target Sectors & Applications
The versatility of COSMOS LAB makes it the ideal equipment for multiple strategic sectors:
- Technology Centers & Universities: Boosts applied research, advanced technical training, and empirical validation of additive manufacturing processes.
- Materials R&D & Circular Economy: Enables testing of new mortar formulations, specialized cements, eco-friendly additive mixes, alternative aggregates, and recycled industrial by-products.
- Precast Industry & Serial Production: Precast manufacturers can leverage COSMOS LAB to develop new products, build custom molds and formwork, and produce short runs of decorative parts or complex structural elements.
- Architecture, Design & Street Furniture: Transforms full-scale prototypes, organic geometries, and urban furniture into reality without the geometric constraints of traditional formwork.
Configurable Mixing & Pumping Systems: M-TEC
A major advantage of COSMOS LAB is its seamless integration with various mixing and pumping units, depending on the aggregate size and flow rate required by each material.
Compatible mixing and pumping systems validated by the COSMOS 3D technical team include:
- M-TEC P20: Compact mortar pumping.
- M-TEC CONNECT P20 3DCP: Smart, advanced pumping system for 3DCP (3D Concrete Printing).
- M-TEC DUO-MIX 2000: Continuous mixing and pumping for technical mortars.
- M-TEC CONNECT DUO-MIX 3DCP: Integrated, intelligent solution for continuous mixing and pumping in additive manufacturing.
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