RIC Technology has introduced the RIC-Primus, a new 3D robot printer for the construction industry that can print structures up to 9.7 meters high and 11 meters wide. This enables the device to construct three-storey buildings in a single operation and represents a significant advance on its predecessor, the RIC-M1 Pro, which could create structures up to a maximum height of 6 meters.
The RIC-Primus is equipped with a self-loading aggregate mixing pump that is compatible with most common pumps. The printer uses mortar or concrete from various manufacturers. This flexibility makes it possible to create durable constructions and adapt the printing process to different projects.
The modular design of the RIC-Primus ensures that it is quickly ready for use. With qualified personnel, the printer can be set up within two to four hours. Compared to its predecessor, which required three workers, only two people are needed to set it up. The company attributes this increase in efficiency to additional automation technology.
A practical example of the use of RIC technology is Walmart, which erected a 6-metre-high extension with an area of 743 m² in 2024 using the predecessor model. In view of its success, the retail chain is planning to implement a further 200 projects with the RIC-Primus from 2025. The first buildings will be printed from February.
