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Briefing
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- 3D Printed Bathroom – Researchers from Nanyang Technology University (NTU) and Sembcorp 3D printed bathroom 1.62 meters long, 1.5 meters wide and 2.8 meters high in nine hours, and larger unit over twice in size in 12 days
- Special Cement Mixture – Made four special cement mixtures from sand, cement, geopolymers and ash waste from coal plants in four years
- Procedure – Six-axis KUKA robotic arm printed structure in W-lattice shape in facility rather than offsite, and then assembled, with fittings, tiling and finishing including drains, pipes, sinks and toilets added in five days
- Advantages – Include half construction time and cost of traditional pre-fabricated bathrooms, savings on inventory and manpower, with lattice shape contributing to 30% lighter but stronger build, and less material waste
- Testing – Succeeded strength tests to meet Singapore standards, and currently undergoing water absorption and fire resistance tests
- Next Steps – Include getting approval from Building and Construction Authority of Singapore (BCA) and commercializing technology through licensing or spin-off company
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Accelerator
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Business Model and Practices
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Sector
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Information Technology, Real Estate and Construction
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Function
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Operations, Manufacturing and Production
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Organization
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Nanyang Technology University, Sembcorp Industries
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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May 22, 2019
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